The Handy History Answer Book: From the Stone Age to the Digital Age (4th ed)

From the Origin of Humans to Today ... All in One Volume! Highlights. Low lights. The twists and turns of social, political, and cultural history gathered in one fun and fascinating title! The Handy History Answer Book: From the Stone Age to the Digital Age takes a riveting walk through the ages, looking at the most important events of the past 5,000 years, including wars, disasters, pandemics, births, lives, and more. It supplies context to the past with a wealth of information on invention, philosophy, science, politics, culture, sports, business, law, media, and religion. A concise guide to all things historical, this feast of facts and compelling stories recounts the revolutionary ideas, acts, and inventions that changed the world. It surveys significant people, times, and events worldwide, with a special focus on U.S. history from its beginnings to the present. Fully revised and updated, this new edition of The Handy History Answer Book answers over 1,600 of the most frequently asked, most interesting, and unusual history questions, including ... What was the Stone Age? Why was Julius Caesar murdered? What are the origins of the religion of Islam? Why is the COVID-19 pandemic so significant? Why is the shamrock the symbol of St. Patrick? What is the legacy of the Crusades today? What are England's royal "houses"? Did Marie Antoinette really say, "Let them eat cake"? When did people first migrate to North America? Who are the Cajuns? What is the Hubble Space Telescope? What were the first political parties in the United States? Who was Black Elk? When did chain stores first appear? Were the Nazi's socialists? How long have hurricanes been given names? Who was Typhoid Mary? What happened at Pearl Harbor? What was the Bataan Death March? What is NATO? What is habeas corpus ? Who was Emmett Till? Who was Genghis Khan? What was the triangular trade? Who is called the "Father of the Interstate System"? Who is Bernie Madoff? Who were the Wobblies? What was the Beat movement? Who is Ralph Nader What is the Occupy movement? What is the strongest earthquake ever measured? What happened on Apollo 13? What is Gray's Anatomy ? What is origin of Listerine(R)? What is the problem with antibiotics today? Who developed the first MRI machine? How does it work? What are the Ivy League colleges? Who were the Brothers Grimm? Why does the Leaning Tower of Pisa lean? What was the Motion Picture Production Code? Which entertainers were in the Rat Pack? Who wrote the first computer program? What is unique about the Trump presidency? If " History doesn't repeat itself but it often rhymes " (as Mark Twain is reputed to have said) then The Handy History Answer Book is a lyrical and poetic treat. Clear, concise, and straightforward, this informative primer is a resource for brushing up on the events, terms, and history-makers many of us remember from school but can't completely recall. Wide-ranging and comprehensive with nearly 250 illustrations, this information-rich tome also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness. A perfect companion for history buffs of all ages. Cover 1 Title Page 2 Copyright 3 About the Author 4 Photo Sources 7 Contents 8 Introduction 12 Chapter 1: History Basics 14 Why Study History? 14 Interesting Ways to Study History 19 Human Origins 23 Chapter 2: The Ancient Mediterranean to Middle Ages Europe 28 Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages 28 Ancient Egyptian Culture 30 Ancient Greek Culture 32 Ancient Roman Culture 38 The Tribal Peoples of Europe 47 The Rise of Islam 51 Chapter 3: The Middle Ages and the Renaissance in Europe 52 Setting the Stage for the Middle Ages 52 The Middle Ages 54 Monasticism 57 Medieval Literature and Architecture 60 The Crusades 61 England 65 Religious Struggles in the Middle Ages 65 The Renaissance 68 Chapter 4: Empires, Kingdoms, Dynasties, and Nations 72 The Ottoman Empire 72 The Habsburgs 73 England 75 France 81 French Revolution 82 Other Important Developments 90 The House of Windsor 91 The European Union 93 Chapter 5: The First Americans 96 Empires of Mesoamerica and South America 97 The Maya Empire 98 The Aztec Empire 100 The Inca Empire 101 Discovery of the New World 102 Colonial America 109 Chapter 6: European Colonies and the Early United States 116 Colonialism 116 American Revolution 118 The U.S. Constitution 125 War of 1812 127 The American Party System 136 The American Presidency 138 American Immigration 140 Chapter 7: The American Civil War 142 The Antislavery Movement 142 The Civil War 146 Reconstruction 153 Chapter 8: America from the Civil War to World War I 156 The Sioux Uprising 156 President Andrew Johnson 157 The Battle of the Little Bighorn 159 The Spanish–American War 161 Assassinations 163 Immigration 164 The Early Twentieth Century 165 Chapter 9: The World Wars 170 World War I 170 The Era between the World Wars 178 The Spanish Civil War 180 The Rise of Nazi Germany 182 American Forces in Europe 190 The War in the Pacific 194 World War II Ends 197 The Holocaust 199 Chapter 10: America After World War II 202 The Korean War 202 The Vietnam War 205 Richard Nixon 210 Jimmy Carter 212 Grenada 214 Persian Gulf War 215 Chapter 11: The Twenty-First Century 222 Early Twenty-First Century 222 The Great Recession 231 The 44th and 45th Presidents of the United States 232 Chapter 12: Russia and the Soviet Union 238 The Russian Revolution 239 The Soviet Union 243 The Cold War 245 The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan 254 Vladimir Putin 258 Chapter 13: Asian History and Culture 260 Famous Asian Rulers 260 History of China 262 Ancient Chinese Religion 264 Philosophical Taoism 265 Confucianism 266 Religion in China Today 267 Conflict in China in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries 268 The Independence of India 272 Chapter 14: Philosophy 276 Ancient Philosophy 277 Medieval Philosophy 281 Modern Philosophy 286 Philosophy and Government 292 Chapter 15: Religion 296 Hinduism 296 Buddhism 299 Judaism 302 Christianity 307 Basic Christian Beliefs 309 Islam 314 Other Important Religions 317 Chapter 16: The Law 322 Ancient Law 322 International Law 326 U.S. Law and Justice 329 Famous U.S. Trials 332 Chapter 17: Economics and Business 346 Economics 346 Money 348 Trade and Commerce 352 Natural Resources 359 The Industrial Revolution: 1700s to 1800s 360 Mail Order and Stores 373 Business Corruption and Business Failures 377 Chapter 18: Human Rights Issues 380 Civil Rights 380 Women’s Rights 390 The Birth Control Movement 395 Chapter 19: Political and Social Movements 400 Nationalism 400 The Solidarity Movement in Poland 401 Apartheid in South Africa 402 U.S. Populism, Progressivism, and the Labor Movement 404 Counterculture, Consumerism, and the Environment 414 The Antislavery Movement Today 419 LGBTQIA Rights 420 Other Recent Movements 422 Chapter 20: Western Art, Photography, and Architecture 424 Fine Art 424 Renaissance Art 425 Baroque Art 432 Rococo and Romantic Painting 436 Impressionism 438 Modern Art 442 Photography 444 Architecture 446 Chapter 21: Music, Dance, and Theater 454 Music 454 Dance 466 Theater 469 Chapter 22: Expressions of Human Culture 476 Written Language 476 Education 481 Folktales 487 Literature 488 The Early Days of Movies 497 Early Radio and Television 500 Chapter 23: Exploration 504 Famous Ancient Explorers 504 Circumnavigation of the Globe 504 Exploration in the Twentieth Century 507 Space: The Final Frontier 513 Modern Explorers of a Different Type 516 Chapter 24: Disasters 520 Volcanic Eruptions 520 Earthquakes 522 Tropical Storms and Hurricanes 525 Tornadoes 528 Floods 529 Blizzards 530 Fires 532 Bridges and Technological Failures 534 Disasters on Ships 535 Aircraft Disasters 538 Space Disasters 540 Industrial Accidents 543 Global Warming and Climate Change 549 Mass Extinction 551 Chapter 25: Medicine and Disease 552 Early Medicine 552 The Roots of Modern Medicine 555 Fighting Germs 558 Women Leaders in Medicine 561 New Discoveries in Medicine 563 Epidemics 569 Psychology and Mental Health 575 Issues in Medicine Today 578 Chapter 26: Science and Invention 582 Natural History 593 Invention 594 Transportation 599 Communication 605 **From the Origin of Humans to Today ... All in One Volume!**__**The Handy History Answer Book: From the Stone Age to the Digital Age**____**The Handy History Answer Book**__ __What was the Stone Age? Why was Julius Caesar murdered? What are the origins of the religion of Islam? Why is the COVID-19 pandemic so significant? Why is the shamrock the symbol of St. Patrick? What is the legacy of the Crusades today? What are England's royal "houses"? Did Marie Antoinette really say, "Let them eat cake"? When did people first migrate to North America? Who are the Cajuns? What is the Hubble Space Telescope? What were the first political parties in the United States? Who was Black Elk? When did chain stores first appear? Were the Nazi's socialists? How long have hurricanes been given names? Who was Typhoid Mary? What happened at Pearl Harbor? What was the Bataan Death March? What is NATO? What is __habeas corpus__? Who was Emmett Till? Who was Genghis Khan? What was the triangular trade? Who is called the "Father of the Interstate System"? Who is Bernie Madoff? Who were the Wobblies? What was the Beat movement? Who is Ralph Nader What is the Occupy movement? What is the strongest earthquake ever measured? What happened on Apollo 13? What is __Gray's Anatomy__? What is origin of Listerine(R)? What is the problem with antibiotics today? Who developed the first MRI machine? How does it work? What are the Ivy League colleges? Who were the Brothers Grimm? Why does the Leaning Tower of Pisa lean? What was the Motion Picture Production Code? Which entertainers were in the Rat Pack? Who wrote the first computer program? What is unique about the Trump presidency?____History doesn't repeat itself but it often rhymes____**The Handy History Answer Book**__ "The Handy History Answer Book provides abundant information about many of the most frightful events of the past 5,000 years, including wars, disasters, epidemics, and so on. But it also supplies a context for the time with a wealth of information on invention, philosophy, science, politics, culture, sports, business, law, media, and religion. Presented in a question-and-answer format, It surveys significant people, times, and events worldwide, with a special focus on U.S. history from its origins to the present."-- Provided by publisher