A history of the Roman Republic and Empire examining the attitudes of the citizens, military strategy, influential leaders, and the decline of the empire.
Traces the history of Europe from the disintegration of the Roman Empire through the rise of Islam with emphasis on the migrations of peoples and the spread of Christianity.
Considers the most important aspects of European history between 1000 and 1450 including the power of the guilds, the Church, the feudal lords, and the Crusades.
Presents main themes in twentieth-century life, including military confrontations, booms and depressions, political ideologies, and technological developments.