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A comprehensive look at the 1960s, which had the Vietnam War, a sexual revolution, a feminist revolution, the Kennedy era, scientific advancements, exploding ghettos, freedom riders, and other important changes in music, art, literature, science, politics, and civil rights.

An account of the military campaign in New Guinea during World War II, which the author viewed from several positions, including staff sergeant and war correspondent.

A dual portrait of the two opposing Civil War generals explores their formative years and early careers through their postwar lives, covering their roles during the Civil War, detailing specific battles and the decisions made by each man.

Photographs and text trace the progression of the civil rights movement and its effect on history through biographical sketches of four prominent and influential African Americans: Frederick Douglass, Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King, Jr.

Presents a brief history of the environmental movement and accounts of the work of four environmental activists: John Muir, Rachel Carson, David McTaggart, and Dave Foreman.

Analyzes the complex events, issues, and personalities involved in the first resignation of a president in United States history.

An exploration of the women's movement, with biographies of Susan B.

A survey of twentieth-century Chinese history beginning with the Boxer uprising in 1900 and continuing to the U.

Examines the nature, origins, and dangers of earthquakes and discusses the warning system that predicts and detects them.

Examines the nature, origins, and dangers of tornadoes and discusses the warning system that detects them and alerts people in their path.

Describes the concept of lobbying, the history of its development, and the efforts of present-day lobbyists to influence state and federal legislators in such areas as tobacco, oil, and firearms.

Traces the life of Mao, beginning with his rebellious youth and extending through his "ping pong diplomacy" and President Nixon's announcement of his proposed trip to China.

Biographies of twelve well-known men and women including Nehru, Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, Marcus Garvey, and Margaret Sanger who in their youth were considered the radicals of their day.

A biography of the African shepherd boy who rose to international prominence as the leader of Kenya, the country whose independence and racial peace he helped win.

Briefly traces the history of Cuba and presents neutral views as well as pro and con opinions on the Castro government and the political future of the island.