Stewart Ross

Discusses the establishment of the United Nations, its function in preventing war and eliminating poverty, and its role in various international conflicts.

Explains the events that precipitated this war, describes what happened, and analyzes how the results changed our world.

Discusses the background, historical context, and events of the Russian Revolution.

Pearl Harbor tells the story of how the American naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii became the target of a surprise attack by the Japanese in December 1941.

Discover how the greatest explorers in history plunged into the unknown and boldly pieced together the picture of the world we have today. With the help of masterful cross sections, dramatic storytelling, and sidebars that highlight key concepts, places, and technology, readers explore fourteen historic journeys.

The story of real-life witches through the ages.

Discusses the history, traditions, and competitive events connected with the Olympic games held in ancient Greece.

Examines the origins of World War I beginning with the tensions in the international system since 1870 and the crises and confrontations from 1900 to the outbreak of the war in 1914.