Discusses the architectural features and cultural influences that contributed to the building of medieval cathedrals, and which have set them apart as unique and timeless structures. Also includes a chronology highlighting historically important dates.

Describes the background and artistic career of the well-known Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, and architect, Michelangelo Buonarroti.

Examines the land, people, and history of Ireland and discusses its current state of affairs and place in the world today.

Traces the history of the Houston Rockets basketball team emphasizing the back to back NBA championships won by the team in the 1990s.

Discusses the Anasazi Indians, including their origins, dwellings, religion and daily life.

Describes the events the occurred during the tsunami in the Indian Ocean in 2004, from the disaster itself and the damage that was caused to the rescue efforts of the international community.

From the Back Cover: The Lucent Library of Historical Eras offers young readers insight into important eras in world history. Individual books in every multivolume set present readers with a historical perspective and comprehensive picture of the cultural, political, and social events that characterize a given era. Fully documented primary and secondary source accounts enliven the text. Bibliographies, maps and photographs, sidebars, and indexes make...