Surveys the life, career, work and times of Vincent Van Gogh, with background information on other artists of that period, emphasizing the works of Gaugin and Toulouse-Lautrec.

Striking illustrations enhance this concise social, political, cultural, and religious history of Russia from the 9th century through the reign of Peter the Great.

From two men who know how espionage really works, an unprecedented history--heavily illustrated with never-before-seen images--of the CIA's most secretive operations and the gadgets that made them possible. What is an invisible photo used for? What does it take to build a quiet helicopter? How does one embed a listening device in a cat? These may sound like challenges for James Bond's fictional gadget-master Q, but they're all real-life devices created...

LC#66-24104

Lavishly illustrated account of the life, career, works and times of the 17th century Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn, with background information on other artists of that period.

Discusses the campaigns, battles, and leading military and political personalities in Italy during World War II.