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Hernan Cortes
On February 10, 1519, Hernan Cortes set sail for the Yucatan, seeking gold and a new world to conquer. Within nine months, he had reached the capital of the Aztec kingdom and taken …
John Adams
A biography of the second president of the United States.
Jane Austen
With Austen's witty depictions of English country life, her works continue to appeal to modern-day audiences.
The Cuban Missile Crisis
For 13 days in October 1962, the United States came closer than it ever had to nuclear war with the Soviet Union. In retaliation for the U.S. placement of missiles near the Soviet …
Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin
A unique series profiles key recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize and the work they were doing when they received the award, revealing how each Prize winner helped broker peace …
The Presidency
For more than two centuries, a president's term in office has begun in the same way - with an inauguration and the oath of office. But within that simple vow to ""preserve, …
Israel and the Arab World
As the world inches closer and closer to becoming a truly global society, it becomes all the more important that each and every citizen understand the historical underpinnings of …
Josephine Baker
Born 100 years ago in St. Louis, Missouri, Josephine Baker escaped racism and a life of poverty to become one of the most celebrated women in Paris, a legendary Jazz Age …
Barack Obama
This is the exciting biography of the new President-elect of the United States. In July 2004, Barack Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention transformed him into a …
George Washington
Traces the life and political career of the first president of the United States, and discusses how his contributions shaped the United States.
The Medicis
This wealthy Italian family from Tuscany and Florence directed the destinies of Florence from the 15th century through 1737.