Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Warrior Warrior R. G. Grant Chronicles the evolution of warriors from around the world from 600 BCE to the present, exploring their tactics, means of transportation and housing, and training and discussing the armor, weapons, a… OL16586683W
Why did the Great Depression happen? Why did the Great Depression happen? R. G. Grant Includes firsthand speeches, letters, diary entries, and other primary source materials that give the reasons this unforgettable event unfolded as it did, this book describes the Great Depression. OL17895570W
Design Design Iain Zaczek,Philip Wilkinson,Angela Wilkes,R. G. Grant,Alexandra Black,Ann Kay,Sreshtha Bhattacharya Design: The Definitive Visual History is a gorgeous visual celebration of design across the decades. Find out all about the major design movements of the last 150 years from Arts and Crafts to Bauhau… OL20021059W
The rise and fall of the Berlin Wall The rise and fall of the Berlin Wall R. G. Grant Examines the history of the Berlin Wall and how it affected life in a politically divided city. OL24177778W
The First World War The First World War R. G. Grant The origins of the war -- Not over by Christmas -- Stalemate -- Near breaking point -- America joins the war -- The final battles -- A failed peace - Timeline. OL24826656W
The visual history of Britain The visual history of Britain R. G. Grant "For the British people, the years since the beginning of the twentieth century have been a period of conflict, transformation, tragedy and triumph. By means of stirring images combined with authorit… OL27704765W
The Berlin Wall The Berlin Wall R. G. Grant Discusses the history of the Berlin Wall from its building, through life with tensions this barrier created, to the destruction of the wall and life afterwards. OL474534W
The Cold War The Cold War R. G. Grant "This high-interest series, aimed at reluctant readers, looks at secret campaigns behind the major conflicts of the past 100 years. Biographical sidebars focus on heroic or notorious personalities. H… OL474536W
Genocide Genocide R. G. Grant Explains the nature, history, effects, and various causes of genocide. OL474538W
The Great Depression The Great Depression R. G. Grant Discusses the economic chaos that followed the 1929 stock market crash, including accounts of the Roosevelt Administration's social programs and the social disorder in Europe that fueled the rise of … OL474568W