This book traces ancient peoples of the world from their beginnings to the year 500 BC.

Being an explorer is not for the squeamish and exploring the new world brought front and centre particular types of characters. Each of the explorers described in this work was quite different, yet they shared the yearning to find something new and if necessary, to risk everything on the venture. Even though history records them as explorers they most likely considered themselves as adventurers. This engaging volume lifts us effortlessly through the centuries to a day when verve and daring were called for on a daily basis.

This book examines the American Civil War, from mid-June to mid-September 1861. The story was taken from the writings of a young soldier and his life at the time. Each chapter is about a different occurrence during this period of the war, and an entity unto itself. Reading this work makes you feel you were back at the time of place of the Civil War and its events. What better way is there to study the war than to feel the experiences through the eyes of this soldier.

John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson figured prominently in the turbulent years of middle nineteenth century. As the stage was set for the Civil War, political parties crystallised and the nation underwent economic upheaval. Conflict with native tribes began in earnest as the nation expanded westward. This book provides an extensive analysis of the title characters as well as other chief leaders and the events of these changing times.

This is a complete account of the war of 1812 in American history, with due attention to naval battles as well as land battles. It begins with the background of the war in interesting detail and covers the war itself for the majority of the book. Besides military events the book tells about people and events of domestic matters, particularly in relation to the war. Military actions are clearly given. The book introduces Andrew Jackson and other commanders on land and sea and the Cherokees and other Indians. Details of victories and defeats and the taking of Washington are covered.

Second Jackson Administration

Arguably the most significant conflict in United States' history, the Civil War still resonates to this day. The product of intense research, this book examines the events and characters that drove the War Between the States. From the first shots at Fort Sumter to the treaty at Appomattox, from McClellan and Grant to Lee and Jackson, this book looks at the Civil War in its entirety, even emphasising the negotiations for European support and supplies. In order to understand the Civil War's impact, it is necessary to understand the war itself, making this book a valuable resource of information.

America and the Monroe Years is the complete account of America in the first seven years of the Monroe Administration (1817-1823), which has interesting details on the events and people of those years. These include Monroe, J.Q. Adams, John C. Calhoun, Andrew Jackson and a host of other Americans. Diplomacy and the Monroe Doctrine are among the main events described.

Highlighted are the Cass Expedition and Jackson's Amos Kendall. Moses and Stephen F. Austin in Texas are covered. The book covers the Seminole problem and the Cherokee affairs.

Opening of the Civil War is a complete account of the division of the Union from Lincoln's Election Day in November of 1860 to mid-June of 1861. Besides the various phases of secession, the main event centers around Fort Sumter. Lincoln is the main actor upon the stage, but Buchanan plays a prominent role in the proceedings as well. Lee and McClellan are also highlighted. This is the only book that covers this crucial period in such detail. Little used sources paint an exciting story of a march toward Bull Run and other major battles. Details of early encounters are described along with the lives of many generals in a true historical drama in this factual history.