From Mata Hari through to Noor Inyat Khan, women spies have rarely received the recognition they deserve. They have often been trivialized and, in cinema and popular fiction, stereotyped as vamps or dupes. The reality is very different. As spies, women have played a critical role during wartime, receiving and passing on vital information, frequently at considerable risk. Often able to blend into their background more easily than their male counterparts,...

An introduction to Anne Frank and the circumstances that affected her life and brought about her death in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.

"Discusses the role of women from the Allied countries during World War II, including those who served in the armed forces, those who took over men's jobs at home, and more"--Provided by publisher.

A highly illustrated one-volume encyclopedia containing entries ranging from Abolitionist movement to Zoos.

Explores the ideas behind one hundred iconic works of art while examining their historical context.

"Presents an introduction to politics including information on the key branches of government, political history, contemporary issues, and political decision-making"--Provided by publisher."--

"Combines authoritative text with graphics and quotes from leading contributors in an introduction to more than eighty-five of the most important ideas, movements, and events that have defined feminism and feminist thought throughout history. Using the Big Ideas series' trademark combination of authoritative, accessible text and bold graphics, this book traces feminism and the feminist movement from its origins, through the suffragette movement of...