Arguing the Macedonian question from a Greek perspective, this book questions Former Yugoslav... Læs mere
This work traces Jumbo's capture in East Africa, his life in the London Zoo, the controversy over his sale for $10,000 to American showman P.T.... Læs mere
Ten Historically black colleges and university (HBCU) presidents speak out in this volume, addressing the fundamental... Læs mere
Presents an in-depth exploration of gender issues in Blake's three epic poems, ""The Four Zoas"", ""Milton"" and ""Jerusalem"". Examining the poems in chronological order, the... Læs mere
For a dozen years in the 1940s and 1950s, more than 700 women played professional baseball in the All-American... Læs mere
This social history traces the evolution of women's smoking in the US from 1880 to 1950. From 1880 to 1908, women were not allowed to smoke in public places, with... Læs mere
The use of endorsements and testimonials to sell anything imaginable is a modern development, though the technique is centuries old. This exploration of... Læs mere
For the 50th anniversary of Hiroshima, the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institute produced an exhibit. This is an examination of the controversy over the exhibit's historical authenticity.
This work features 16 uncensored interviews with filmmakers who have struggled to realise their visions in a constantly shifting political landscape.
Written for both youth and parents, this work covers the causes and effects of the rise in childhood obesity while presenting straightforward guidelines and recommendations for getting assessed and treated.
This examination of the Abolitionist movement presents a year-by-year outline of the period from 1829... Læs mere
There are 56 capitol structures in the United States and its territories - and this book has 56 entries about all aspects of their genesis, construction and use including the political origins and history of each governmental unit and the story of each site.