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Gandhi and the Struggle for India's Independence

F. W. Rawding

A biography of Mohandas Gandhi, the Mahatma, who played a crucial role in the struggle for Indian independence from Great Britain in the 1930s and 40s.

92
GAN

Brief Review in United States History and Government

Bonnie-Anne Briggs

REF
973.076
BRI

Key Constitutional Concepts

This documentary begins by introducing the Constitution and why it was created.

DVD
342
KEY

Mandate

Narrated by veteran CBS News correspondent Lesley Stahl, this video examines the long and complex relationship between the presidency and public opinion.

DVD
353.03
MAN

Goebbels

Ralf Georg Reuth

92
GOE

Thomas Paine and the Promise of America

Harvey J. Kaye

Presents a comprehensive analysis of the legacy of Revolutionary patriot and radical, Thomas Paine, and examines how he inspired abolitionists, suffragettes, workingmen, socialists of the Progressive

320.51
KAY

American Politics in the 20th Century

J. Bonasia

Offers an overview of the political history of the United States in the twentieth century.

320.973
BON

The Civil War

Richard Brownell

This book explains social, economic, political, and military problems that contributed to the defeat of the Confederacy.

973.7
Bro

Island of Blood

Anita Pratap

Describes the human suffering and social costs of violence, war, prejudice, and ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and India.

303.6
PRA

Russia's Restless Frontier

Dmitrii Trenin

Discusses the Chechen War and the effects upon Russian politics, ethnic environment, and foreign relations.

947.5
TRE
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