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The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Don Nardo
Library Binding (Lucent Books, April 1, 1998)Discusses the Roman Empire's rise to greatness as well as its eventual decline and fall brought about by increasingly dramatic military, economic, and social changes
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Understanding Great Literature - Understanding The Crucible
Maxine Newman Jimerson
Hardcover (Lucent Books, June 11, 2003)In 1953, amid US fear of communist infiltration, Arthur Miller wrote The Crucible, exploring the 1692 Salem witch trials. Some critics see the play as political allegory. It is also hero John Proctor's struggle for personal integrity in the face of social pressure that has ensured The Crucible's enduring worldwide popularity.
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U.S. Political Parties: Development and Division
Philip Wolny
Paperback (Lucent Books, Aug. 15, 2018)Partisan politics and division between Americans of different political parties are constantly in the news. However, political division is not a new thing in the United States, and readers are introduced to the history of political parties as they explore how the early divisions between the Founding Fathers are still reflected in many ways today. The insightful main text and sidebars include annotated quotations to provide first-person perspectives on the various political parties that have had an impact on American democracy. Primary sources and a detailed timeline provide additional information about this timely topic.
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The Roman Colosseum
Don Nardo
Library Binding (Lucent Books, June 1, 1998)Describes the planning and construction of the Colosseum in ancient Rome and traces its history through subsequent centuries
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Heroes & Villains - Atilla the Hun
Marilyn Tower Oliver
Hardcover (Lucent Books, Sept. 19, 2005)Attila ruled as king of the Huns for only eight years, but was known by friend and foe alike as a brilliant and ruthlessness military leader and a forceful and skilled negotiator. He inspired fear in his adversaries and absolute loyalty from the men under his command.
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The Progressive Era
Kevin Hillstrom
Hardcover (Lucent Books, Oct. 24, 2008)Examines the "Progressive Era" in United States history, the time between 1850 and 1920 in which industrialization caused major changes.
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The Way People Live - Life of a Roman Soldier
Don Nardo
Hardcover (Lucent Books, Sept. 1, 2000)The tough, proud, determined, and courageous Roman soldier constituted the most basic and essential unit of one of history's most formidable armies, the instrument that brought the entire Mediterranean world to its knees. This information-packed overview contains details about army enlistment, training, marching, pay, camplife, weapons, battle tactics, and much more.
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The Death Penalty: Just Punishment or Cruel Practice?
Allison Krumsiek, Syd Golston
Paperback (Lucent Books, Jan. 15, 2018)Presents a discussion on the death penalty, covering such topics as arguments for the death penalty and objections against it, and how the United States differs from other countries in handling the issue.
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The Punic Wars
Don Nardo
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Dec. 1, 1995)None
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Ancient Chinese Dynasties
Eleanor J. Hall
Library Binding (Lucent Books, March 1, 2000)Discusses the history, culture, material artifacts, and society of six ancient Chinese dynasties from about 2000 B.C. to 221 A.D.
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Henry V: The Graphic Novel
William Shakespeare
Hardcover (Lucent Books, April 16, 2010)Classic Graphic Novels, the new collection from Lucent Books, brings the classics to life for a whole new generation of readers. Designed especially for young fans of the classics, comic book buffs and reluctant readers, this collection utilizes a fresh blend of contemporary storytelling and captivating artwork to entertain, educate and encourage students to return to these stories again and again.
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