Books published by publisher Lucent

Explains the history, geography, climate, industry, people, and culture of Canada's princess province, having been named after the daughter of Queen Victoria.

From Greece's Bronze Age kingdoms and the Trojan War to the emergence of Greek literature and the Olympic Games, from the rise of Athenian democracy to the conquests of Alexander the Great and beyond, a noted classical historian tells the exciting and inspiring story of ancient Greece and its pivotal contributions to Western culture.

Describes the late Middle Ages, the people, working conditions, village life, religion, and conquests.

During the 45-year reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England, her country became a world power and underwent a renaissance in music, architecture, literature and drama. At the same time, England's military victories and bold explorations laid the foundations of the British Empire.

Presents the history, politics, religion, culture, and reasons for the fall of the Byzantine Empire.

Beginning at the end of World War I, the Harlem Renaissance was America's first African-American literary and artistic movement. Based in Harlem and lasting through the early 1930s, the movement gave voice to a small but gifted group of black writers and artists.

Portrays women from diverse walks of life who made their voices heard during the 1920s.

Describes the design and construction of the great Gothic cathedrals that were built in Western Europe in the Middle Ages.

Chronicles the history of militarism in Japan, from the emergence of the samurai and shoguns in the feudal era to the formation of a national military force and the rise of Japanese imperialism in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

The life of one of America's greatest aviators has been a wild ride, from daredevil flight-training escapades, to escaping from behind enemy lines in World War II France, to breaking the sound barrier to become the world's first supersonic pilot. General Chuck Yeager's legendary exploits and strength of character epitomize "the right stuff."

Describes the history, design, and construction of the Eiffel Tower, and the continuing fascination it holds for people today.

Discusses the United States Declaration of Independence, covering such aspects as the decision to separate from Great Britain, the writing of the Declaration, and the enduring legacy of this document.