During World War II, as Allied forces sought to combat the Axis powers by military means, recent advances in nuclear science led the US military to organize the Manhattan Project - a massive government-run programme to invent an atomic bomb. This book explores how the development and use of the bomb affected the course of WWII.

Describes the causes and course of the Boer War of 1899-1902, which was fought by the British, the Boer settlers, descended from Dutch immigrants, and native Africans, over self-determination and mining rights.

Describes the beginnings of the Mexican Revolution and the social and economic reforms that it brought about.

This volume describes how the Marshall Plan was developed, its effects on aiding Europe in the aftermath of World War II, and how it shaped the course of European development.

The Treaty of Nanking, signed between Great Britain and China to end the First Opium War (1839-1842) created a new framework for Chinese foreign relations and overseas trade that would last for nearly a century. This title presents the story behind this treaty.

This book describes the historical background that led to Indian independence from Great Britain, and the effects of India's Independence Act.

Explains the 1814 Conference of Vienna, in which major European powers came together to restore the order that had been upset by the Napoleonic Wars of the previous 25 years.

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Introduces students to seminal historical events that helped shape the modern world, from tumultuous revolutions to brave declarations to decisive battles. Each title presents an in-depth look at the major players of a particular event through in-text profiles, excerpts from primary source documents, and engaging sidebars.

Readers learn about the events surrounding the establishment of Israel.