Books in People's History series

Historians continue to debate the role Napoleon Bonaparte played in history. While he was one of the greatest military generals of all time, his triumphs involved the slaughter of millions. His impact on the history of Europe and the world was enormous and his influence is still felt today.

The attacks of September 11, 2001, proved Osama bin Laden to be one of the most dangerous men in the world. This anthology uses both primary and secondary sources to explore bin Laden's life, ideas, and actions; it also delves into his decentralized but deadly Islamist organization, al-Qaeda.

Explores the life and deeds of Oskar Schindler through introductory material on the Holocaust, and through a collection of articles, survivor stories, and reviews of the motion picture "Schindler's List."

Examines the life and struggles of Galileo and discusses his many contributions in such areas as scientific research, physics, and astronomy.

A collection of essays documents the life of Anne Frank, including her childhood, time in hiding, and the time she spent in a Nazi concentration camp, before her death and the release of her diary which became world famous.

Profiles King's early life, his social and political ideologies, his role in the civil rights movement, and his legacy

A collection of essays documents the life of Anne Frank, including her childhood, time in hiding, and the time she spent in a Nazi concentration camp, before her death and the release of her diary which became world famous.

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Essays document the life and work of the English dramatist, covering such topics as Shakespeare's authorship, his legacy, and how Shakespeare's plays influence poets, novelists, dramatists, and popular culture.

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