A look how major cities in Texas have changed throughout history.

Examines changes in industry and community in Texas in the twentieth century.

Traces the history of Texas from the Peleo-Indians into the twenty-first century, and includes a map, time line, and glossary.

Illustrations and text present the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, and social life and customs of Texas, whose motto is "Friendship."

Examines some of the features that make Texas unique, looking at the state's symbols, government, culture, sports, food, monuments, and attractions, and including brief profiles of the four U.S. presidents from Texas.

Significant battles, treaties, conferences and other dramatic events during World War I are explored, including: the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand; the first Zeppelin raid on London; the sinking of the Lusitania; and the start of the Battle of the Somme. [eBook]

Covers major topics related to the period, including the roots of the war; causes of U.S. involvement; the Espionage Act and Sedition Act; weapons of mass destruction; and more. Profiles the major players of the period, including Woodrow Wilson, Kaiser Wilhelm II, John Pershing, and Henri-Philippe Petain. Presents full or excerpted primary source materials, including diaries, speeches, letters, journals and memoirs. [electronic resource]

This book traces the path of the first World War from its beginning in 1914 until its end in 1918, describing how the major power struggles of Europe (supported by various colonial holdings and the British alliance with Japan) erupted into a global war that was marked by new forms of combat that included trench warfare, strategies of attrition, and the first use of airpower. [eBook]

Details the history of World War I, discussing the causes of the war, major events of the war, the allied countries and the central countries, and the Treaty of Versailles that officially ended the war.

An illustrated history of World War I, examining key events, battles, weapons, uniforms, and other aspects of the conflict.

A close-up look at every aspect of World War I recorded from a view-point of "one who is there"

As in all wars, each side needed to keep secrets from the enemy. At the same time, they tried to discover the enemy's secrets, using spies and code-breakers. This book explores the secrets of World War I. [eBook]