This compares and contrasts ancient Athens, Renaissance Holland, and 20th Century America. The wit is dry, the wisdom is deep, and the history is comprehensive. The three-day battle of Gettysburg is the setting for this heavily detailed, gripping Civil War account. Shaara approaches the battle from the perspectives of many of the military leaders involved and explores the motivations and actions of the participants. A fictional account of a critical period in American history.
Burr goes from the founding of America through the establishment of the two-party system.
A fictional account of a critical periods in American history. Lincoln shows with tremendous clarity the politics of war. Recommendation by Clare Jayne During the 1700's exploration was in its heyday and navigators had no means to determine their exact location at sea. Longitude tells the story of a British clock maker who develops the first precise timepiece that enables sailors to determine their exact longitude. Read this exciting scientific adventure for extra credit in Geosystems.