Stein, R. Conrad

Discusses the history of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, its distinguished graduates, and student life.

Describes the events of the Allied landing on the beaches of Normandy, June 6, 1944, the largest invasion ever attempted in history.

Provides an account of the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, in 1963, discusses the aftermath of the murder, and looks at theories about who killed Kennedy.

Takes readers on a tour of Montana, describing the state's history, culture, land, economy, government, and sights, and including unique facts, color maps and photos, the state song, suggested activities, lists of famous people, cultural institutions, and annual events, and other resources.

Describes the geography, history, plants and animals, economy, language, religions, culture, and people of Austria.

Examines the Korean War, following the lives and experiences of the soldiers. Recounts battles and discusses the waning interest in the war at home.

Describes the experiences of those men and women who remained in the United States during World War II, discussing their emotional ups and downs, financial status, hard work, patriotism, fear, tension, shortages, and loneliness.

Describes the labor unrest of the late nineteenth century and chronicles the origins and effects of the Pullman strike; also includes a time line, a bibliography, and a list of related Internet sites.

Explores the people and events connected with John Brown's attempted slave uprising in Harpers Ferry in 1859.

Discusses the Revolutionary War efforts of George Washington and the American Army during 1777-78. Highlights the winter at Valley Forge.