Mary Ellen Jones Books
John Jakes
John Jakes, often called "the people's author" and "godfather of the historical novel," has made American history come to life in his series The Kent Family Chronicles and The North and South Trilo...
Read MoreDaily life on the nineteenth century American frontier
The 19th-century American frontier comes alive for students and interested readers in this unique exploration of westward expansion. This study examines the daily lives of ordinary men and women wh...
Read MoreChristopher Columbus and His Legacy
Articles present opposing viewpoints on such Columbus-related issues as the motives of the conquistadors, treatment of the Indians, and twentieth-century views of Columbus.
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