Women in the Renaissance investigates how women struggled for identity, influence, power, and recognition in a society dominated by men. Most were forced to serve their husbands and rulers or More →

For thousands of years, women in many cultures were excluded from or limited in education. This meant that others told their stories for them. This fascinating book shines a light on women… More →

From limiting the working day to eight hours to forming unions and protecting children in the labor force, the rights of workers has long been, and still remains, a fascinating and important… More →

This compelling book follows the events of the first few years of World War I. After the assassination of Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand, war was declared by Europe's five great… More →

Events in 1917 had a dramatic influence on the course of World War I. This exciting book about the second half of World War I details the effects of the political revolution in Russia and the More →

Writers chronicles the fascinating lives and achievements of remarkable female writers from around the world. Events and ideas explored include WWI, censorship, how a book is published,… More →

Find out how people stayed safe during WWII. They had to learn how to: • avoid flying debris; • survive gas attacks; • build their own air raid shelters. Discover how people pulled… More →

Go on campaign in the Middle Ages and live through castle sieges and the fierce battles that changed history, including the Wars of the Roses and the Crusades. Castle defenses, life on… More →

Meet the knights of the Age of Chivalry. This exciting title explores the work of a knight, from jousting tournaments and codes of honor to battlefields and life on campaign. Also examined… More →

Meet the people of the Middle Ages - from the lowly peasant to the royal court. This fascinating book reveals Medieval society and the realities of everyday life according to social class,… More →