Del Norte Public Library

Contains episode 1 fom the Civil War.

"In a time line format, describes the causes leading up to the 1990-1991 Persian Gulf War and political events and battles during the war. Includes primary source quotes"--Provided by publisher.

Why did colonists dump tea into the Boston harbor? Why did the British government cling to the 13 colonies with such force? Why did the French and Spanish lend a helping hand to the colonies? From local rebellions to full-scale battles, The Revolutionary War: Why They Fought reveals the motivations behind the Revolutionary War from all sides. Go beyond names and dates and ask: what were they fighting for?

A bold new exploration that answers the most commonly asked questions about the Holocaust. Despite the outpouring of books, movies, museums, memorials, and courses devoted to the Holocaust, a coherent explanation of why such ghastly carnage erupted from the heart of civilized Europe in the twentieth century still seems elusive even seventy years later. Numerous theories have sprouted in an attempt to console ourselves and to point the blame in emotionally...

Traces the history of the Holocaust from the order given by Adolf Hitler to the man, Heinrich Himmler, head of the SS, who devised the plans for the destruction of the European Jews.

Outlines the causes of the US Civil War, including the issues of slavery and states' rights. Also discusses the political environment and events that spurred the war, such as the election of Abraham Lincoln and the Raid on Harpers Ferry.

"A highly-designed and illustrated (including graphic novel panels) overview the truths and lies about the attack on Pearl Harbor"--

"The acclaimed biographer, with a thought-provoking exploration of how Abraham Lincoln’s and John Quincy Adams’ experiences with slavery and race shaped their differing viewpoints, provides both perceptive insights into these two great presidents and a revealing perspective on race relations in modern America. Lincoln, who in afterlife became mythologized as the Great Emancipator, was shaped by the values of the white America into which...

Course examines World War II, its causes and costs.