Marrin, Albert

Describes the events which occurred prior to, during, and after the Allied invasion of Europe in 1944.

Traces the life of the revolutionary who led the struggle to make China a communist nation in 1949 and unleashed the horror of the Cultural Revolution in the mid-1960's.

Follows Napoleon Bonaparte from his origins as a lowly soldier to his rise to military power and his conquest of Europe.

Presents a study of the seventh president of the United States, Andrew Jackson, and chronicles his childhood, participation in the Revolutionary War and War of 1812, and his political policies that led to problems with Native Americans and the "Trail of Tears.".

Brings Lincoln to life by placing him in the context of his own personal background and the larger circumstances of the country's greatest conflict.

Examines the causes of the Dust Bowl, discusses its effects, and provides primary source quotes and photographs.

Examines the political history, military events, social impact, and long-term effects of the Vietnam War.

Describes the causes and events of the Spanish-American War and how it led to the involvement of the United States in the Philippine Insurrection.

A biography of the 19th-century Confederate general whose tactics are studied today by military strategists.