Greenwood Press.Greenwood Press 88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881 1-800-225-5800 www.greenwood.com Military history collections as well as general world history holdings will easily find a place for Richard A. Gabriel's weighty 3-volume reference EMPIRES AT WAR (0313332169, $225.00): for over 5,000 years empires have battled to determine the course of world history, and this encyclopedia survey details their military might, using a A-Z chronological approach to chart the first clashes of war to modern times. Each volume includes over a hundred maps and illustrations to demonstrate weaponry, dress and military strategy, outlines of logistics and tactics as well as weaponry, and a review of at least one major battle by each empire. Two additions to Greenwood's 'guides to historic events of the ancient world' ($45.00 each) provide excellent overviews of two selected historical periods. James W. Ermatinger's DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE (0313326924) is designed as a basic introduction to the period, combining lively chapters with biographical sketches of key figures and annotated primary source materials Noun 1. source materials - publications from which information is obtained source - a document (or organization) from which information is obtained; "the reporter had two sources for the story" . Classroom as well as library use will keep DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE in wide circulation. The second arrival is Stanley Bursetin's REIGN OF CLEOPATRA (0313326278): a survey to Cleopatra VII “Cleopatra” redirects here. For other uses, see Cleopatra (disambiguation). Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator (in Greek, Κλεοπάτρα Φιλοπάτωρ and her time. Chapters provide a fine overview of Cleopatra's era and dynasty, packing in details on her multicultural Egyptian society and Alexandria's conflicts. If it's American history through music which is desired, John Ogasapian's MUSIC OF THE COLONIAL AND REVOLUTIONARY ERA (0313324352, $55.00) fits the bill. Especially recommended for collections with an in-depth American music history or American Civil War American Civil War or Civil War or War Between the States (1861–65) Conflict between the U.S. federal government and 11 Southern states that fought to secede from the Union. holding, MUSIC OF THE COLONIAL AND REVOLUTIONARY ERA focuses on the cultural and times of early Colonial America, which gave rise to new kinds of music incorporating multicultural influences across New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. . If it's a history of Germany The History of Germany begins with the establishment of the nation from Ancient Roman times to the 8th century, and then continues into the Holy Roman Empire dating from the 9th century until 1806 . society you wish, especially a survey of ground-breaking, society-altering events, don't miss Frank W. Thackeray's EVENTS THAT CHANGED GERMANY (0313328145, $65.0). Ten topical chapters profile ten events which changed the face of Germany, with essays from different contributors providing background expertise and depth to discussions of these events. A chronological order allows for ease in progressing from theme to theme, and allows for an easier understanding of how the events linked to create the German psyche. THE HISTORY OF KOREA This article is about the history of Korea, up to the division of Korea in the 1940s. See History of North Korea and History of South Korea for the post-World War II period. See also Names of Korea. The history of Korea stretches from Lower Paleolithic times to the present. by Djun Kil Kim (0313332967, $45.00) is also key to understanding Korea's place in the modern world: part of Greenwood's 'Histories of Modern Nations' series, it surveys the social and political changes Korea has experienced over the centuries. Friom the three great Korean dynasties which kept peace starting in the 7th century to the influence of neighboring nations in modern times, readers receive a fine overview. For an excellent reference on early American history, Patricia L. Dooley's THE EARLY REPUBLIC (0313320845, $65.00) fits the bill for discriminating collections seeking primary documents on early American events. Documents are presented from 17909 to 1820, and were key to debates on issues in the media of the time: such documents include multiple citations for newspapers of the day, illustrating both sides of a given debate of the times, from the nation's first regime change when the Federalists lost the White House to the Republicans, to the wars against the Native Americans. Three treatises on early history are picks for high school to college collections which have courses in these subject areas. Gregory S. Aldrete's DAILY LIFE IN THE ROMAN CITY (031333174X, $49.95) covers life in Rome, Pompeii and Ostia Ostia (ŏs`tēə), ancient city of Italy, at the mouth of the Tiber. It was founded (4th cent. B.C.) as a protection for Rome, then developed (from the 1st cent. B.C.) as a Roman port, rivaling Puteoli. , covering not just history but political and governmental structures, local culture, dangers and pleasures, and the arts. Students receive plenty of references and supporting documentation. Carol G. Thomas and Craig Conant's THE TROJAN WAR Trojan War, in Greek mythology, war between the Greeks and the people of Troy. The strife began after the Trojan prince Paris abducted Helen, wife of Menelaus of Sparta. When Menelaus demanded her return, the Trojans refused. (031332526X, $45.00) surveys a critical event in history and serves as a foundation introduction to the times. Chapters use primary documents and studies to survey the late Bronze Age Bronze Age, period in the development of technology when metals were first used regularly in the manufacture of tools and weapons. Pure copper and bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, were used indiscriminately at first; this early period is sometimes called the and thestate of Troy before, during and after the Trojan War. An excellent reference, as is James Allan James Allan may refer to several notable people:
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