John E. Findling

Frank W. Thackeray

This comprehensive five-volume set contains readable essays that describe and interpret the most important global events since the European Renaissance, some accompanied by related document excerpts and primary source materials. What were the effects of the Age of Exploration on today's ethnic groups and social structure? How did the development of moveable type pave the way for Facebook and Twitter? Why is the Reformation so critical for understanding today's religious controversies? This set will help readers answer these questions by exploring the most significant historical events of the modern world. This five-volume set covers times from the Renaissance to the present. Each volume focuses on a specific historic period and examines 12 events within those time frames that changed the world. Each entry provides an introduction that lays out factual material in a chronological manner, an in-depth essay interpreting the event's significance, and an annotated bibliography of the most important current works on the topic. Select entries are followed by primary sources pertaining to the event under consideration, such as diary entries. Targeted to both general readers as well as entry-level university students, this book also directly supports high school and undergraduate curricula, allowing students to identify and contextualize events in order to think critically about their causes, aftermath, and legacy. Entries covering 62 major events that changed the world Contributions from dozens of well-respected scholars from a variety of disciplines An extensive timeline accompanies each volume Appendices for subjects such as States Achieving Independence since 1945 and Ruling Houses and Dynasties An annotated bibliography of many recent works on each subject event

Events That Formed the Modern World

Covering the 1400s to 1990s, this volume provides essays on more than 60 Western statesmen--those who changed the world in which they lived. Each essay begins with a thorough, insightful biographical sketch covering the subject's life and career with particular emphasis on his or her involvement in international affairs. Each essay also describes available archival materials, works written by and about the subject, and the most recent scholarship and concludes with a bibliographical checklist. The volume also includes appendixes and a full index.

A Bio-bibliographical Dictionary of Diplomacy

Statesmen who Changed the World

Michael S. Casey

Presents a comprehensive history of the nation of Kuwait from the first Mesopotamian settlements as early as 3000 BCE, its independence from British control, occupation by Iraq in 1990, and liberation and reconstruction.

The History of Kuwait

John Findling

This unique resource describes and evaluates ten of the most important events in British history between the Norman Conquest of 1066 and the Glorious Revolution of 1689 and its aftermath. A full chapter is devoted to each event, and each chapter includes an introduction presenting factual information in a clear, chronological order. Longer, interpretive essays explore the short-term and far-reaching ramifications of the events. Coverage for each event also includes an annotated bibliography of works suitable for students and a full-page illustration. A glossary of terms, a timeline of British history up to 1714, and a chronological list of ruling houses and monarchs help students to better understand the major developments in modern British history, along with their significance and long-term impact.

Events that Changed Great Britain, from 1066 to 1714

This comprehensive five-volume set contains readable essays that describe and interpret the most important global events since the European Renaissance, some accompanied by related document excerpts and primary source materials. • Entries covering 62 major events that changed the world • Contributions from dozens of well-respected scholars from a variety of disciplines • An extensive timeline accompanies each volume • Appendices for subjects such as States Achieving Independence since 1945 and Ruling Houses and Dynasties • An annotated bibliography of many recent works on each subject event

From the European Renaissance through the War on Terror

Events That Formed the Modern World: From the European Renaissance through the War on Terror [5 volumes]

This comprehensive and highly readable collection of essays highlights 50 important events that changed the course of American history.

Frank W. Thackeray

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