(4) 4-6 People at Odds series. Breen ably summarizes the centuries-long conflict between the two countries, which began with trade involvement in the early seventeenth century and ended in August 1947, when Great Britain granted India independence. Illustrated with tinted photos and reproductions, the dry text recounts numerous battles between the nations and identifies historic figures involved in the conflict, such as Gandhi. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 People at Odds series. Textbook-quality prose traces these conflicts from their ancient origins through contemporary times. Illustrated with average quality color photos, the books in this series dryly recount key historical events, introduce famous figures such as Bernadette Devlin and the Serbian leader "Arkan," and dispel commonly accepted myths--firmly stating the Irish conflict is not merely based on religious differences. Timelines are included. Bib., ind. [Review covers these People at Odds titles: The Balkans and The IRA and England.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 People at Odds series. Textbook-quality prose traces these conflicts from their ancient origins through contemporary times. Illustrated with average quality color photos, the books in this series dryly recount key historical events, introduce famous figures such as Bernadette Devlin and the Serbian leader "Arkan," and dispel commonly accepted myths--firmly stating the Irish conflict is not merely based on religious differences. Timelines are included. Bib., ind. [Review covers these People at Odds titles: The Balkans and The IRA and England.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 People at Odds series. Focusing on the post-World War II era to the present, these series books trace two long-term boundary conflicts that have political, cultural, and religious repercussions. Illustrated with color and sepia-toned photos, the dry texts introduce the individuals who have led these countries, recount battles and assassinations, and discuss honestly the unlikelihood of peace in the near future. Bib., ind. [Review covers these People at Odds titles: India and Pakistan and Israel and the Arab World.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 People at Odds series. Focusing on the post-World War II era to the present, these series books trace two long-term boundary conflicts that have political, cultural, and religious repercussions. Illustrated with color and sepia-toned photos, the dry texts introduce the individuals who have led these countries, recount battles and assassinations, and discuss honestly the unlikelihood of peace in the near future. Bib., ind. [Review covers these People at Odds titles: India and Pakistan and Israel and the Arab World.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta