Essential Events explores historic happenings around the globe, and how those events have sculpted societies, the sciences, and politics.Biographies, historic events, current debates, and social issues are all an essential part of the curriculum. Readers can meet these research needs with the Essential Library, a well-researched, well-written, and beautifully designed imprint.The Essential Library offers tremendous study tools:-Primary research and sources-Maps, color images, and historic documents-Timelines-Essential Facts--an overview of each topic-Selected Bibliography-Further Reading-Web sites--to expand research-Contact information for related organizations-Glossaries-Source notes by chapter-Index-Author biography
