Attempts to show how some of the ideas of the eighteenth century may be useful to society as it enters the twenty-first century, arguing that the 1700s marked the beginnings of much that is worthwhile about the modern world.
Presents a monthly and daily chronology of events for every year from 1995 through 1999, covering social, economic, and political developments in the U.S. and around the world, and includes name and subject indexes.
Examines the major events, people, and stories that occurred around the world during 2005 including Hurricane Katrina, U.S. Supreme Court nominations, the death of Pope John Paul II, and achievements in sports and entertainment.
