Adams, Simon

Presents an introduction to the Balkans, a region in central Europe, and includes information on the geography, history, and culture of the region.

Chronicles the political, ethnic, and territorial conflicts in the history of Northern Ireland including the English invasion, Protestant ascendancy, the Ulster crisis and the Easter Rising, partition, and the effects of war.

Uses primary sources such as newspaper articles, broadcasts, propaganda, letters, and diary entries to examine the occupation of large parts of Europe, North Africa, and eastern Asia by Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II, and to look at resistance efforts in the occupied countries, and includes maps, photographs, and a time line.

Presents an illustrated biography of Alexander the Great, the son of a Macedonian king, student of Aristotle, and conqueror of the Persian Empire.

Photographs and text examine the roles and responsibilities of soldiers throughout history, and discusses training, weaponry, types of troops, and other related topics; and includes a time line and glossary.

Provides an introduction to the life of Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister during World War II.

"Describes several models of guns and howizters used in World War I and World War II, including specifications and statistics"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes several models of battleships and submarines used in World War I and World War II, including specifications and statistics"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes what it was like to live in Europe during World War II, when many countries were occupied by Axis forces"--Provided by publisher.