18th century

An adapatation of Charles Dickens's story in which a young Englishman determines to do his utmost to save the husband of the woman he loves from the guillotine in the early days of the French Revolution.

Chronicles Europes transformations from the late 18th century through the present and examines the European response to both prosperity and war.

Graphic novel adaptation of Jim Hawkins exploits in search of buried treasure.

Traces the history of Britain's expansion from 1750 to 1850 and examines the Egyptian and Indian artifacts that reveal crucial information about the period.

Provides an overview of the era in which Jane Austen lived, including descriptions of the fashions, foreign affairs, social rank, transportation, candle etiquette, sanitation practices, and other related topics and explaining how they were reflected in Austen's novels.

Describes the foundling, Tom Jones, who grows up to be charismatic and generous, but with a tendency toward dissipation.

Provides an overview of the history of India and Southeast Asia, with an emphasis on the development of Islam..

On arriving in London from the American colonies to begin his apprenticeship with a merchant, a sixteen-year-old boy discovers that his older brother is involved with criminals.

"Horizon caravel book." A biography of the English naval commander who won control of the seas for England.