An illustrated question-and-answer style discussion of history that covers such topics as the ancient Egyptians, the Vikings, the French Revolution, and World War I. Includes related Web addresses.
Discusses the lives and achievements of some of the major engineers in the history of the world, including Leonardo da Vinci, Eli Whitney, Henry Ford, and others.
Presents an introduction to nationalism, explaining what it is, and tracing the history of nationalism and nation-states in Europe and America from the late 1700s to the twenty-first century.
Presents a history of the Olympics since its revival in the nineteenth century including information on athletes, events, host cities, and the ceremonies.
