This history describes political, economic, cultural and social events in France since 1870, from the establishment of a French republic to the apotheosis of French national culture in World War I.
Presents the story of the French navy in World War II. Few people realize the tragic situation of a country forced to capitulate to a traditional enemy. After this humiliating experience, the Navy, in its attempts to preserve France’s foreign possessions, and to supply the mother country, found itself torn between the conflicting interests of involved internal and international politics.
Associated Press combat correspondent reports on how American G.I.'s live, fight and die in South Vietnam
The history of the rise and fall of united Germany, which lasted only 75 years from its establishment by Bismark in 1870. The author not only analyzes the political structures and foreign, social and economic policies of successive governments, but also examines the individuals who dominated. (c.1 - c.3 printed 1981, ISBN : 0192851012 c.4 printed 1978, ISBN : 0198221134)
Discusses the people, traditions, folkways, holidays, family life, food, schools, sports, recreation, and history of Poland