This reference resource presents "entirely original articles, treating twentieth century events never before covered. The current five volumes of Human Rights address 462 topics in the history of human rights, both instances of human rights denial and human rights advances."--Page v of Publisher's note.

Short, clear articles about important people, writings and discoveries; includes Semites, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Christians, Byzantines, Holy Roman Empire, middle ages & rennaisance.

The latest edition in the overwhelmingly popular Great Events from History series, Modern Scandals examines over 400 of the most important and most publicized scandals throughout the world since the beginning of the twentieth century. The essays in this set are 3-5 pages long and follow the same reader-friendly format that users have come to expect from the Great Events from History series.

This reference resource presents "entirely original articles, treating twentieth century events never before covered. The current five volumes of Human Rights address 462 topics in the history of human rights, both instances of human rights denial and human rights advances."--From page v of Publisher's note.

Recounts original articles treating 493 topics and events in twentieth century history spanning the cultural and artistic life of the modern world. Includes landmarks in the fine arts: art, architecture, dance, fashion and design, journalism, literature, motion pictures, music, television and radio, and theater.

Short articles about people, discoveries, and writings: includes Columbus, Machiavelli, Luther, Sir Thomas More, Charles V, Nantes, Kepler, Vervins, Bacon, Adam Smith, Rousseau, Kant, Robespierre, Napoleon, Spanish Revolution, Corn Laws, Boer War, Balkan Wars, Dollfuss, Sartre, Berlin Airlift, Marshall Plan, etc.

Arts and culture series.

Arts and culture series.