Simon Adams

This book covers the historical background as well as the current issues and opinions concerning Afghanistan including the Taliban, the new democratic government, and the drug economy.

Presents an overview of the medieval world between A.D. 500 to 1450, through maps and facts about society, traditions, and landmarks.

This book outlines the history of Germany, Italy, and Japan expanding their territory during the 1930s and examines how people actively opposed this occupation until liberation came at the end of World War II.

"This high-interest series, aimed at reluctant readers, looks at secret campaigns behind the major conflicts of the past 100 years. Biographical sidebars focus on heroic or notorious personalities. Highlighted fact features include special operations and their results, resistance movements, propaganda and the history of the time - as is known....and not readily known"--Provided by publisher.

This book describes the major events of the Eastern Front, a setting for conflict in central and Eastern Europe during World War II, from the German invasion of Poland in 1939 to the defeat of Germany in 1945.

"A chronological account of the history of World War II, including why it started, what happened,and what effects it had"--Provided by publisher.

Explains the role of the United Nations, the countries involved, its role as a peacemaker, and its fight for human rights and dignity.

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI, findout! dicusses the build-up to the war, along with battles, history, technology, and more.

Maps, photographs, illustrations, and text present information about the statistics, politics, history, culture, and physical features of the countries of the world, arranged by continent or region.

Discover the most incredible statues, monuments, temples, bridges, and ancient cities, from Stonehenge to the Sagrada Familia, with this unparalleled survey of the most famous buildings and structures created by humans.