In his voyages to India, beginning in 1497, Vasco da Gama revolutionized the economy of Europe. This biography of Vasco da Gama not only presents the life of this famous Portuguese navigator but also describes his impact on world events during the 16th century.
In his voyages to India, beginning in 1497, Vasco da Gama revolutionized the economy of Europe. This biography of Vasco da Gama not only presents the ...
Los Angeles Police Department follows the force's evolution from a small band of crime fighters to one of America's most well-known, cutting-edge police departments.
Key topics covered include:
-Pre-LAPD law enforcement in Los Angeles
-Police chiefs and their policies
-LAPD activities during World War I
-Prohibition and the Great Depression
-Zoot Suit Riots
-Black Dahlia murder investigation
-Watts Riots
-The Rodney King incident.
Los Angeles Police Department follows the force's evolution from a small band of crime fighters to one of America's most well-known, cutting-edge poli...
