The way people live

Describes urban, rural, and Union Army camp life in the northern United States during the bloodiest war in America's history.

Discusses aspects of the life in the Negro baseball leagues, including recruitment, training, obstacles, opportunities, as well as the values of their day.

Discusses the history, settlements, social structure, religion, occupations, and culture of the Vikings.

Account of daily life during the golden age of Greece.

Explains how the discipline, courage, and preparation of the Roman soldier combined with the strategies and tactics of his commander and the organization of the military establishment resulted in the conquest of many lands for the Roman Empire.

Describes the history, purpose, and construction of medieval castles and the life of their various inhabitants.

Discusses aspects of slavery in ancient Rome, including becoming a slave, its privileges and perils, the use of slaves in farming, business, and public service, and the dark side of the institution.

Describes how people traveling on the Oregon Trail lived, discussing their reasons for going west, modes of transportation, interaction with the Indians, and activities on the Trail.

Describes the daily life of pilgrims in the Middle Ages, analyzing why they went on pilgrimages and what they hoped to accomplish.