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Presents a history of the colonization of Africa by European countries, from the early invasions of the Portuguese and the Dutch, to the establishment of the slave trade, to the extensive holdings of the British Empire of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Conservative estimates say that about 25 million Europeans-- roughly a third of the populace at the time-- died from the bubonic plague during the 1340s. Over the ensuing centuries it repeatedly resurfaced around the globe in smaller but still destructive outbreaks. Nardo examines the historical significance, and shows how Europe's economic, legal, and religious and educational systems underwent large scale transformations in the disease's wake. ...

Provides an overview of important historical events or periods in world history. This volume focuses on the important dates in history regarding slavery; human beings held against their will.

Provides numerous entries covering the world of ancient Mesopotamia. Entries include definitions of important terms, biographies of central figures, and brief narratives of pivotal events.

This book explores warfare in medieval Europe, which most often centered on capturing castles and sieges of those fortresses. It also reveals the technological advances of this period, which introduced the first cannons and hand-held guns.

Traces the history of the Roman Republic from the founding of Rome through its wars, conquests, and expansion to the fall of the Republic.

Provides numerous entries covering the world of ancient Greece. Entries include definitions of important terms, biographies of central figures, and brief narratives of pivotal events.

Describes the War of 1812, including its prelude, battles and campaigns, conclusion, and aftermath.

Discusses the use of terrorism throughout history, and examines the individuals and groups who have resorted to violent actions in order to generate fear.

Discusses the colonization of America by Europeans, including why they moved to the new country, and how the Native Americans reacted to and were treated by the colonists.