Follows the life of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States of America, tracing events from his childhood, through secession and the Civil War, to his life following the conflict.
This series of biographies chronicles the lives of the most significant people of the westward expansion movement of American history. They relate the subjects to the political activity of the time and provide a sense of the era in which they lived, including contemporary lifestyles, beliefs, and customs. Historical photographs, maps, time lines, and illustrations enhance the readers' experience.
Examines the importance of oil, how it is formed and obtained, the dependence of industrialized nations on oil, and why it has become a bargaining chip between Middle Eastern and Western nations.
Introduces some of the countries of the Middle East, including Syria, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, and their role in the on-going tensions that exist in this region.
Discusses the people and events of the controversial 2000 presidential election, the results of which were not decided until over one month after election day.
Follows the life of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States of America, tracing events from his childhood, through secession and the Civil War, to his life following the conflict.
Examines the Swedes immigration to America, including the reasons for emigration, the hardships they faced in America, and the influence they had on American culture.
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