Moments in history

How did the assignation of one leader result in armed conflict involving more than 20 countries from multiple continents? The answer to this question and more is answered in this well-researched book, which combines primary source documents with other features to provide an unbiased look at the events of World War I.

Many of the causes of World War II can be found in the effects of World War I. This book examines some of those causes and effects, providing sidebars, timelines, detailed period photographs and well-researched information.

Covers the causes that led up to the Great Depressiont that not only affected the United States, but many other countries.

Explains why the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima during World War II, features excerpts from speeches, letters, diaries, and other primary source materials that provide insights into events, and includes photographs and opinions from historians.

Explains why the Vietnam War occurred and how the United States became involved, features excerpts from speeches, letters, diaries, and other primary source materials that provide insights into events, and includes photographs and opinions from historians.

Explains why the Nazis were able to gain power in Germany in the early twentieth century, features excerpts from speeches, letters, diaries, and other primary source materials that provide insights into the rise of the Nazis in the wake of World War I, and includes photographs and opinions from historians.

Explains why the Holocaust occurred in Germany during World War II, features excerpts from speeches, letters, diaries, and other primary source materials that provide insights into events, and includes photographs and opinions from historians.

Provides information about the causes of the Cold War, and includes speeches, letters, diary entries, and other primary source materials.