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World history series
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Weapons and WarfareDescribes war tactics and weapons from the Stone Age to the twenty-first century, discussing their effectiveness and their impact on warfare as a whole, and includes photos and illustrations, sidebars |
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Maya CivilizationExamines the religion, art, architecture, society, and intellectual pursuits of the ancient Maya, based on artifacts gathered at their ruins. |
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Ancient MesopotamiaA historical overview of the rise of the Assyrians and Babylonians and the culture they developed in ancient Mesopotamia, plus a glimpse of the region in later centuries. |
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The Inca EmpireDiscusses the Inca empire, including their traditional way of life, the reign of King Pachacuti, the last of the great kings, the Incan civil war, and the end of the empire. |
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Viking ConquestsThis book is a historical overview of the Vikings, whose force and military strength combined with a strong interest in trade and commercial activity to bring them success through much of Europe durin |
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The Cold WarThis book discusses the origins of the Cold War and its effects on Europe, Asia, and the United States. |
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The Internment of the JapaneseThis book discusses the relocation and internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. |
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The Islamic EmpireThis book describes the historical development of the Islamic Empire, from the time of Muhammad's preaching in 610 A.D. to the death of the last Abbasid caliph in 1258. |
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The Spanish-american WarThis book discusses the causes, events, and results of the Spanish-American War, including the explosion of the USS Maine; American and Spanish military preparations; the Battles of Manila, Las Guasim |
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The HolocaustThis book discusses the Holocaust, the mass murder of 6 million Jews and 5 million non-Jewish victims by the Nazi regime led by Adolf Hitler. |
