Books in A World focus book series

Describes social and economic conditions in Europe at the outbreak of the Black Death and the causes and effects of the epidemic.

Presents the background, events, and aftermath of the night the German parliament building burned.

Traces Mussolini's life and the events leading up to his rise to power in Italy during the 1920's.

Discusses the role of Commodore Matthew Perry in the events from 1852-1854 which terminated Japan's isolation from the rest of the world.

Describes the events of the 6,000 mile march undertaken by Mao Tse-tung and his Communist followers as they retreated before the forces of Chiang Kai-shek.

A biography of Maximilian emphasizing the political events leading to his assumption of power in Mexico and eventual execution.

Describes the causes and events of the Boxer Rebellion, an attempt by Chinese revolutionaries to drive out the foreigners they believed were exploiting their land.

Traces the history of India and discusses Gandhi's life and his role in winning independence for his country.

Describes the Cherokee people and culture, traces the events that led to their controversial removal from their homeland, debates the necessity of this action, and examines its tragic results.

Describes Lincoln's assassination, traces the disclosure of the murder conspiracy, and discusses the many clues that were never pursued which still remain to puzzle history.

Traces the causes, events, and results of the insurrection resulting from the United States decision not to grant Philippine independence at the end of the Spanish-American war.

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