Books with title Cold War Reference Library: 5 Volume set plus Index

Stretching from the end of World War II to 1989, the Cold Warbetween the Western powers and the Communist bloc shapednational alliances around the world. In 15 chapters, the Almanactreats the historic causes of the tension; the mutual suspicionsthat fueled the conflict for more than 40 years; the ideological clashbetween communism and democracy;and the policies that marked the longstandoff -- the Marshall Plan, TrumansPoint Four program, the nuclear armsrace, economic aid, the Berlin Wall, détente; and much more. Also coveredare the times when the ColdWar burst into armed conflict insuch areas as Korea, Cuba andSoutheast Asia. Biographies presentsapproximately 50 intriguingstories of the lives and actions ofHarry Truman, Winston Churchill, JosephStalin, Mao Zedong, Ronald Reagan, Mikhail Gorbachev and many others, both famous and less well-known.Giving first-hand views of various aspects of the Cold War, Primary Sources provides key complete and excerpteddocuments of the war, such as Winston Churchills Iron Curtain speech and correspondence between John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Included in the Reference Library are 300 black-and-white illustrations with approximately 10 maps; chronology;sidebars; words to know; research and activity ideas; furtherreading; subject index; and more.For table of contents, sample pages or other vol 01

During the reign of Elizabeth I, 1558-1603, England was transformed from a backward and isolated island to a leading military power and commercial center in which culture and the arts flourished. Filling the gaps left by other Shakespearean resources, Elizabethan World Reference Library covers the broad sweep of the culture of the times, from Elizabeths court to rural life, and from the New World explorations to the remarkable flowering of literature and drama for which the era is renowned. Perfect for both history and literatures studies, this set was designed with the student in mind: numerous illustrations for key visuals, chronology to maintain perspective, sidebars to add interest, words to know for additional clarification, subject index for easy navigation and many other features, such as research and activity ideas and further reading suggestions. The Library is divided into three separate volumes. The Almanac focuses on major topics such as religion and politics, war and conflict, science and education, as well as the Elizabethan worldview, Elizabethan court, daily life and the culture of music, art and literature. Biographies includes Shakespearean contemporaries and notables such as Walter Raleigh, Francis Drake, Francis Walsingham, Elizabeth I, Jane Grey, Francis Bacon, Catherine of Medici, James I, as well as Shakespeare himself. Primary Sources is a hand-picked coll

The World War II Reference Library includes three important sources of information about World War II. The World War II: Almanac provides students with the information they need to write reports and complete class assignments. World War II: Biographies profiles more than 30 men and women involved in the war and features 65 photographs and illustrations. World War II: Primary Sources allows students to study 16 speeches, diary entries, newspaper accounts and other original source documents related to the period. Also included are sidebars, glossary, timeline, sources for further study and indexes.For table of contents, sample pages or other volume specific information see the entry for the Almanac, Biographies or Primary Sources.

This resource brings the people and the events of the Renaissance and Reformation to life for todays students. Covering everything from Luthers Revolt to the writings of Shakespeare, the Renaissance and Reformation Reference Library fills the need for comprehensive coverage of this amazing time. Renaissance and Reformation: Almanac provides extensive background information and includes exploration of both the Italian and Northern Renaissance, the Protestant, Catholic, and Counter Reformations, and much more. Renaissance and Reformation: Biographies introduces students to 50 people of the era, including Galileo Galilei, Johannes Gutenberg, Ben Jonson, and others. Renaissance and Reformation: Primary Sources allows students to study 18 full or excerpted speeches, diary entries, poems and documents. Also included in this reference library are photographs, maps, sidebars, further reading section, a Words to Know section, timeline and index. For table of contents, sample pages or other volume specific information see the entry for the Almanac, Biographies or Primary Sources.01

The ancient civilizations of Iraq, Egypt, India, China, Central America and other regions are the focus of this remarkable contribution to student reference. This convenient 3-vol. set compiles wide-ranging essays, biographies, definitions, timeline entries, bibliographies and much more for students looking for background information for reports or independent study. Each of the two titles in the reference library include maps, sidebars and statistics. Other helpful reference sections include Words to Know sections, ideas for further reading, report ideas, a general index and a bibliography. Ancient Civilizations: Almanac offers background essays, definitions and intrepretation of events, places, topics and era important to each of the featured civilizations. Includes approximately 120 black and white photos and illustrations. A few of the ancient civilizations covered include: AnasaziAssyrianBabylonianCelticChineseEgyptianEtruscanGreekHebrew Ancient Civilizations: Biographies unfolds the lives and deeds of approximately 30 individuals from ancient times -- some of whom are well-known, and others whose achievements survive the centuries but often have been neglected by other sources. Biographies of up to 2, 400 words assure that students will have the overview and detail they need for report writing and oral presentations.

Hear the call of the West that attracted thousands of Americans and immigrants to traverse the New Worlds vast unknown territories with Westward Expansion Reference Library. This 3-vol. set features volumes dedicated to events, people and insightful primary sources that present an objective yet entertaining look at frontier life. Westward Expansion: Almanac documents the chronological events that created a romantic national mythology around the frontiersmen and pioneers who blazed trails through the wilderness. Discover the legendary personalities that brought the West to life with Westward Expansion: Biographies, featuring biographical essays on the many colorful characters who made their marks in history, like Geronimo, Buffalo Bill, Wyatt Earp, President Andrew Jackson and many others. Also included is Westward Expansion: Primary Sources, providing students with insightful excerpts from diaries, books, letters and many other documents including: The Life and Adventures of Nat Love Adventures of Zenas Leonard Fur Trader No Life for a Lady (autobiography of Agnes Morley Cleveland) Gold Rush Diaries The American Settlers Guide (by Henry N. Copp) Narrative of my Captivity Among the Sioux (by Fanny Kelly) Wooden Leg: A Warrior Who Fought Custer Andrew Jacksons Removal Act of 1830 And many othersAlso included are 65 photographs pe 01

How did the Sunni Shiite split in medieval times bring about modern tensions between Iran and Iraq? Middle Ages Reference Library helps students answer this question and many other enigmas by encouraging them to see how events and ideas are linked. Included in this set are: Middle Ages: Almanac, covering the different civilizations and peoples of Medieval times; Middle Ages: Biographies, a 2-vol. compilation of biographical essays on significant individuals of the era; and Middle Ages: Primary Sources, presenting an insightful collection of excerpts from relevant letters, journal entries, poems and more from the era.

The 5-vol. U·X·L Colonial America Reference Library provides thorough coverage of this critical period in American history.In two volumes, Colonial America: Almanac allows students to study government and politics; arts and culture; sports and recreation; science and technology; economy and labor; and so much more. Unfamiliar terms are defined within the text of each chapter as well as in the Words to Know section. Includes approximately 120 photographs; reproductions of original documents and maps; lists of books, periodicals, Web sites and organizations for further study.Colonial America: Biographies contains full-length biographical sketches of both well-known figures and lesser-known figures. Many of the entries contain short biographies of people who are in some way connected with the main biographee. Also included are sidebars of related information; a Further Research| section; a |Words to Know| section; a cumulative subject index; and approximately 60 photographs.Colonial America: Primary Sources allows students to study 24 excerpted speeches, diary entries, newspaper accounts, novels, poems, memoirs and other materials related to Colonial America. Excerpts are grouped together in broad subject categories so students can compare and contrast various viewpoints. Special features include: |Things to Remember While Reading, | |What Happened Next, | |Report Topic

American Civil War Reference Library offers comprehensive and wide ranging research options on this compelling era of American history. Material in each of the three titles has been reviewed by an independent advisory board for its curriculum relevance and its accessibility to students in grades 6-12.American Civil War: Almanac provides in-depth background and interpretation of the era, events and topics. Subject chapters offer viewpoints, definitions, chronological coverage of battles, further reading and sidebars highlighting individuals, statistics and other attention-grabbing information.American Civil War: Biographies offers detailed essays on the lives of 60 individuals in two volumes. The 1, 200- to 2, 400-word essays are accompanied by sidebars, further reading lists, cross-references and more. Each volume includes a chronology, project suggestions, a name/subject index and more.American Civil War: Primary Sources offers text of 14 full or excerpted speeches, newspaper accounts, novels, memoirs and other documents that reflect a wide range of viewpoints. Each entry includes background information about the subject, definitions, and details on the impact the document had on the public. For table of contents, sample pages or other volume specific information see the entry for the Almanac, Biographies or Primary Sources.While Gale st

U.S.Immigration and Migration chroniclesand interprets the phenomenalwaves of immigration to the UnitedStates from the earliest timesthrough the period from 1820 to1930, when the United Stateswas the destination of some 60%of the worlds immigrants -- up to the presentday, when restrictive policies have temporarily stanched the flowof immigrants.Features include 300 black-and-white illustrations, includingabout 10 maps; chronology; sidebars; words to know; researchand activity ideas; further reading; and a subject index. TheAlmanac volumes tell of the economic, religious and politicalforces that compelled people to seek a better life in a new land.These same forces later inspired the migration of manyAmericans to other areas in mass movements such as theWestward Expansion; the rural to urban migration; the GreatMigration of blacks in the early part of the 20th century; and themigration to the Sunbelt starting in the 1960s. The Biographiesvolumes bring the panorama of immigration and migration to apersonal level by profiling both prominent and less well-knownpeople of the immigrant experience. Insights into the movementof people are provided in the Primary Sources volume viaexcerpts from key documents as well as personal observations from immigrants and concerns about the rise in U.S. immigration from conservative talk-show host Patrick J. Buchanan.For table of contents, sample

This 6-vol. set introduces students to the Holocaust. Understanding the Holocaust describes the events of the Holocaust in terms that help students comprehend the human tragedy as well as the atrocity that is now part of our common history. Voices of the Holocaust contains 35 excerpted or full-text poems, speeches, diary entries, newspaper and magazine articles and more that echo the pain of the victims and the fierceness of the perpetrators. People of the Holocaust focuses students attention on 60 men and women involved in the Holocaust -- from Nazi perpetrators and their victims to world leaders and policy makers as well as those who showed their humanity and courage by resisting Hitlers Final Solution.Also included are sidebars, photographs, Words to Know section, timelines, further reading section and a subject index.For table of contents, sample pages or other volume specific information see the entry for the People of the Holocaust, Understanding the Holocaust or Voices of the Holocaust. 01

Launched in Great Britain in the mid-18th century, the Industrial Revolution transformed much of the world from a simple agricultural society into a complex industrial society. U·X·L®s Industrial Revolution Reference Librarycovers the ideas and social turmoil that marked this transition as well as the machines, manufacturing processes and energy sources that spurred it on. Industrial Revolution: Almanac includes approximately 12 thematic chapters and research and activity ideas. Industrial Revolution: Biographies profiles approximately 30 of the major figures of the period. Arranged thematically, Industrial Revolution: Primary Sources includes excerpts from speeches, diary entries, newspaper accounts, novels, poems, memoirs and other documents from the era.For table of contents, sample pages or other volume specific information see the entry for the Almanac, Biographies or Primary Sources.