This reference presents a survey of the wars, battles, people and civilizations that have played important roles in worldwide military history. With photographs, charts and maps, the set provides perspective…

Masterplots II examines various works of literature. With strong interest in an analytical approach, story summaries are augmented by discussions of plot, theme, style and characters.

318 works of important 20th century nonfiction receive the Masterplots treatment. This series includes contributions from authors worldwide in the areas of autobiography, memoirs, philosophy, anthropology, psychology and other subjects…

377 essays on works of fiction and nonfiction appear in this important supplement that updates both Masterplots II JYA Fiction (1991) and Biography (1993). Additional categories that had not previously…

U.S. Government Leaders surveys 124 of the most important government and political leaders in U.S. history; the most often taught and most often studied in the American library. All U.S…

Masterplots was the first book published by Salem Press in 1949 and is the original work of literary reference offering plot summaries. From a collection of 500 plot summaries of…

Masterplots was the first book published by Salem Press in 1949 and is the original work of literary reference offering plot summaries. From a collection of 500 plot summaries of…