Piott (history, Clarion U. in Clarion, PA) presents this examination of American society during the Progressive era, 1900-1920. This period of American history saw many difficult changes for Americans
This book provides a comprehensive description of what being sick and receiving "medical care" was like in 19th-century America, allowing modern readers to truly appreciate the scale of the improvemen
The French Revolution sought to change daily life itself. This book looks at the thirteen years between 1789-1802 that experienced the Terror, banning of the aristocracy, and the rearrangement of the
A study of life inside medieval monasteries that explores monastic spirituality, daily routines, contact with the outside world, and the historical impact of these foundational institutions on the Wes
The countries of Latin America have suffered through numerous foreign interventions and domestic wars in the nearly two centuries that have followed its independence. These conflicts have also given
From the death of Jesus to Constantine's legalization of Christianity, this volume explores the private and public daily lives of Christians in ancient Rome.
In most accounts of warfare, civilians suffer cruelties and make sacrifices silently and anonymously. This volume details the dismal impact war has had on the African people over the past five hundre
The twentieth century witnessed the greatest changes in technology and science that humans have ever witnessed. These occurred rapidly and affected such a broad range of people. Scientists, inventors
Examine the fascinating details of the daily lives of the ancient Aztecs through this innovative study of their social history, culture, and continuing influence, written from the perspective of the
Informative, richly detailed, and entertaining, this book portrays daily life for people in England in 1700–1800, embracing all levels of society—from the aristocracy to the very poor—to describe a na
Part of a series of works on social history documenting daily life during important periods in American and world history, this volume on the era of the Salem Witch Trials examines facets of social, c
This reference for general readers and students in high school and up features an attractive layout with many b&w historical illustrations and maps, plus checklists and bullet points. The book dra
