Stewart Ross

Discover how the greatest explorers in history plunged into the unknown and boldly pieced together the picture of the world we have today. With the help of masterful cross sections, dramatic storytelling, and sidebars that highlight key concepts, places, and technology, readers explore fourteen historic journeys.

Introduces spies and traitors throughout history, as well as their tools and technology.

The story of real-life witches through the ages.

Studies the campaigns, tactics, and weapons of trench warfare on the Western Front. Describes the everyday lives of soldiers in the trenches and gives brief biographies of leading generals and politicians.

Examines the events of the French Revolution and its aftermath in France, as well as its impact on the rest of the world.