"If this is the best of possible worlds, what then are the others?" - CANDIDE Candide is a French satire first published in 1759 by Voltaire, a philosopher of the Age of Enlightenment. It is the absurdly melodramatic story of a young man, Candide, living a sheltered life who clings desperately to "the best of all possible worlds," one which is abruptly interrupted by a series of painfully disillusioning events that set him off on a wide-ranging journey....

"A history of European intellectual life from 500 AD to 1700 AD"--

The first in a new series modeled on travel guides, this book takes readers back in time to ancient Rome. It contains such vital information for visitors as advice on where to find lodging in the city, recommendations on which famous historical figures to meet for lunch, and a pointers on how to avoid being killed.

Colorful look at everday life in Ancient Rome. Covers housing, education, entertainment, religion, and military life.

From the earliest human settlements near present-day Peru to the more recent Inca civilization, readers will be fascinated by the important archaeological finds that have occurred in this region. This text examines the history and culture of ancient Peru through its look at digs at major sites, including Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines. Readers also learn about the civilizations ordinary citizens and agricultural importance through digs at canals...