Two to five-page articles arranged alphabetically, cover a wide range of civil rights topics, from abolition to AIDS to Propostion 209. Appendices include biographies of 80 notable African Americans, a timeline that stretches from 1619-1998, a copy of the US Constitution and a 20-page bibliography.

This set profiles 88 of the world's most influential women, from consorts to queens, first ladies to the behind-the-scenes players and political advisors. Alphabetical essays cover Early Life, Life's Work, Summary and an annotated bibliography."

One hundred key global leaders are presented here for those needing essential bibliographical reference. The volumes include historical photographs covering key figures from the US Presidency to war-mongering dictators, plus visionaries, ideologues and revolutionaries from around the world.

This is a wide-ranging look at the cases decided by the Supreme Court and lower federal courts. Anglo-American legal systems, justice, constitutional law, the Bill of Rights, state and local courts and the incorporation doctrine are also discussed.

Providing an update of the original ten volumes in this set, these supplemental volumes offer coverage of 119 events that occurred between 1992 and 1995.

Masterplots II examines various works of literature. With strong interest in an analytical approach, story summaries are augmented by discussions of plot, theme, style and characters.

This work examines American Indian history and culture from ancient times through the formation of the US and Canada and into modern society. Topics covered include: personages; tribes; art and architecture; organizations; historical events; cultural traditions; and ceremonial customs.

This three-volume set begins its examination of the American Justice system on a broad scope. Then, following cross-references appearing at the end of the articles readers can turn to specific areas and/or cases.

This volume contains examinations of 500 of the world's great literary works, alphabetically arranged by title and indexed by author/title.

Presents a study of books that had their influence on generations of children and adults alike. This set offers articles on novels and biographical works and examines other literary forms in fiction and non fiction. It features works by Charles Dickens, Madeline L'Engle, Jack London, Robert Louis Stevenson, Mark Twain, Jules Verne, and E B White.