Each of the nine volume, which covers the periods from 1900-1989, is divided into 13 sections covering topics such as the arts, government and politics, lifestyles and social trends, medicine and health, and sports. Each section opens with a chronology and overview and closes with short biographies, deaths, and a bibliography of important books published during that decade. Sidebars highlight events and prominent individuals. Many black and white photos, illustrations, and tables. Numerous political and diplomatic themes are explained in lengthy essays about statesmen and diplomats.
Essays vary in length from one page to several dozen pages.
Although published more than 60 years ago, this 8 volume set is still the most comprehensive and authoritative history of medieval Europe. Each chapter was written by a scholar of repute. Extensive bibliographies at the end of each volume. A collection of 72 moderately lengthy signed essays on major economic and related topics in American economic history. Includes extensive bibliographies.