Henry Carter Hull

Presents a series of fictionalized vignettes of daily life as experienced by ordinary individuals in the U.S. and Europe, featuring one scenario for every year from 1901 to 1969; followed by dialogues in which the author defends the significance of the imagined scenes which are based upon the theme of the decline of English civilization and the ideal of the gentleman.

Describes and evaluates the global impact of ten of the twentieth century's most important events.

A year-by-year history of the twentieth century, covering the period between 1933 and 1951, tracing the build-up to the Second World War, and the course of the struggle; and discussing the quest for security, self-preservation, and safety in the aftermath of the worldwide conflict.

As eleven-year-old Franny Chapman deals with drama at home and with her best friend in 1962, she tries to understand the larger problems in the world after President Kennedy announces that Russia is sending nuclear missiles to Cuba. Features historic quotations and photographs.

Chronicles the major events and human interest stories of the 20th century. Includes many photos, illustrations, and an index.

Explores military history from 1500 to the early twenty-first century, focusing on innovations in weaponry and tactics.

A collection of essays in which the authors examine various aspects of the sixteenth-century Reformation. Includes an appendix of excerpts from primary source documents, a bibliography, a chronology of events, and a comprehensive index.