Books published by publisher New Discovery

Describes the food eaten by both peasants and nobles during the Middle Ages, discusses how it was prepared, and provides several recipes for typical medieval dishes

Describes the cultures and civilizations of Latin America, both before and after contact with Europeans, and looks at the Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas

Looks at Aztec agriculture, describes the food served in cities and to travelers, and shares Aztec recipes

Traces the history of outside exploration of Africa, from ancient trade routes and medieval Muslim travelers through the age of the slave trade and nineteenth-century adventurers, to the present, and discusses the civilizations visitors found and the impact that they had on African societies

Presents the political and cultural history of China from early human fossil remains to modern times. Includes a time line relating events in China to events in the rest of the world.

Describes what life was like in ancient Rome, discussing such aspects as transportation, the army, dwellings, food, and entertainment

Looks at overland and sea travel, food production, and the exchange of glass, ceramics, weaving, and scientific ideas

Describes the history and customs of the Aztec civilization from its beginnings to its conquest by Spanish explorers.

Looks at the causes of the Stock Market Crash, describes the impact on everyday citizens, and shows bread lines and soup kitchens

Presents the political and cultural history of China from early human fossil remains to modern times. Includes a time line relating events in China to events in the rest of the world.

Describes the history, government, family life, religion, and other customs of the Normans.

Presents a history of the struggle for political control in Mexico during the years 1910-1920, including biographical sketches of key personalities