(4) YA Dictatorships series. Following a brief history of Iraq, the dense text offers an in-depth look at the life of Saddam Hussein, from his formative years to his rise to power and ultimate downfall. Iraqi life is also explored as well as the country's position in the geopolitical arena during Saddam's reign. Sidebars and photographs provide additional detail. Back matter includes a "Who's Who?" Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) YA Dictatorships series. Mugabe, once a proud symbol of African self-rule, became notorious as a corrupt, brutal dictator and bankrupted a once wealthy nation. The dense text gives historical background before exploring Mugabe's rule in greater depth. Bold, blocky design includes well-placed sidebars and photographs. Thorough backmatter includes a "Who's Who?" Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Amy Lois Cohn

(3) 4-6 Civil War series. Written in accessible prose, each volume in this series focuses on a different aspect of the Civil War. Occasional information boxes provide supplemental material, including biographical profiles, excerpts from correspondence, and the complete text of the Gettysburg Address. The accompanying historical reproductions, photographs, and maps are top-notch. Each volume contains a timeline. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Civil War titles: Divided in Two, Life Goes On, Lost Cause, On to Richmond, River to Victory, This Unhappy Country.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) 4-6 Civil War series. Written in accessible prose, each volume in this series focuses on a different aspect of the Civil War. Occasional information boxes provide supplemental material, including biographical profiles, excerpts from correspondence, and the complete text of the Gettysburg Address. The accompanying historical reproductions, photographs, and maps are top-notch. Each volume contains a timeline. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Civil War titles: Divided in Two, Life Goes On, Lost Cause, On to Richmond, River to Victory, This Unhappy Country.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) 4-6 Civil War series. Written in accessible prose, each volume in this series focuses on a different aspect of the Civil War. Occasional information boxes provide supplemental material, including biographical profiles, excerpts from correspondence, and the complete text of the Gettysburg Address. The accompanying historical reproductions, photographs, and maps are top-notch. Each volume contains a timeline. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Civil War titles: Divided in Two, Life Goes On, Lost Cause, On to Richmond, River to Victory, This Unhappy Country.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) 4-6 Civil War series. Written in accessible prose, each volume in this series focuses on a different aspect of the Civil War. Occasional information boxes provide supplemental material, including biographical profiles, excerpts from correspondence, and the complete text of the Gettysburg Address. The accompanying historical reproductions, photographs, and maps are top-notch. Each volume contains a timeline. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Civil War titles: Divided in Two, Life Goes On, Lost Cause, On to Richmond, River to Victory, This Unhappy Country.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) 4-6 Civil War series. Written in accessible prose, each volume in this series focuses on a different aspect of the Civil War. Occasional information boxes provide supplemental material, including biographical profiles, excerpts from correspondence, and the complete text of the Gettysburg Address. The accompanying historical reproductions, photographs, and maps are top-notch. Each volume contains a timeline. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Civil War titles: Divided in Two, Life Goes On, Lost Cause, On to Richmond, River to Victory, This Unhappy Country.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) 4-6 Civil War series. Written in accessible prose, each volume in this series focuses on a different aspect of the Civil War. Occasional information boxes provide supplemental material, including biographical profiles, excerpts from correspondence, and the complete text of the Gettysburg Address. The accompanying historical reproductions, photographs, and maps are top-notch. Each volume contains a timeline. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Civil War titles: Divided in Two, Life Goes On, Lost Cause, On to Richmond, River to Victory, This Unhappy Country.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta