Michael V Uschan
2) The 1940s
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the political, economic, and cultural life of one of the pivotal decades of the twentieth century, a period of transition and crisis for the nation and for its citizens.
3) The 1910s
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Describes aspects of the political, economic, and cultural life of the United States between 1910 and 1919 including the Progressive Movement, World War I, and the silent film.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of American westward expansion, including the exploration of the frontier to the Pacific Ocean, the establishment of the Lone Star State and the Mormon kingdom of Deseret, Manifest Destiny, the California gold rush, the population of the plains, and the legacy of the American frontier.
6) Pope Francis
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the life and career of Pope Francis, detailing his childhood in Argentina, tenure as Archbishop, and election as Pope.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
"Discusses the history of a war without a winner, the beginning of the Cold War, the Cold War turning hot in Korea, North Korea surprising the world, victory at Inchon, China entering the war, the Korean War dividing America, waging peace to win a war, and the aftermath." --
17) The Holocaust
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Examines the horror of the Holocaust, why it happened, who was responsible, and how it changed history.
18) Tiger Woods
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life and career of Tiger Woods, including his childhood, early fame, success as the greatest amateur golfer ever, and achievements as a professional player.
19) Watergate
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
This book examines the Watergate political scandal that ousted then President of the U.S. Richard M. Nixon. Compelling narratives offer a wealth of factual information and also provide insight into the significance of this event and its many legacies. Features include: fully cited quotations from historical figures, eyewitnesses, letters, speeches, sidebars, and time lines.