Describes the Renaissance, including education, religious reform, transformation of kingdoms into nations, commerce, the arts, literature, and science.

Describes the events surrounding the Maoist revolution in China.

Traces the history and evolution of rock music from the early days of rock and roll through the present day.

Traces the history of the Roman Empire from the days of the Republic through the reign of the Caesars and the influence of Christianity to the fall of Rome.

Provides an overview of the early Middle Ages in Europe from approximately 500 to 1500.

"This collection of essays by scholar-activist W.E.B. Du Bois is a masterpiece in the African American canon. Du Bois, arguably the most influential African American leader of the early twentieth century, offers insightful commentary on black history, racism, and the struggles of black Americans following emancipation. In his groundbreaking work, the author presciently writes that 'the problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line,'...

Describes the planning and building of the Titanic, its departure and passengers, its fatal collision with an iceberg and sinking, and the fascination with this disaster held by so many people.

Traces the history of the Roman Republic from the founding of Rome through its wars, conquests, and expansion to the fall of the Republic.