The assumption that European dominion was uninterrupted is an error of perspective. Europe did have its eras of world leadership and world dominion. But in-between were longer periods when other peoples in other parts of the earth exercised skills and organized collective effort far more successfully than the Europeans. (RM)

How events of the late medieval period of Great Britain are depicted in Robert Greene's play, "The Scottish History of James the Fourth," is discussed. The play reflects the spirit of a time in which some began to claim that women were the intellectual equals of men. (RM)

The traditional emphasis on European and American history has been balanced with new studies of Africa, Asia, the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, and Latin America. Illustrative of this new approach is a study program developed at Valhalla High School in Westchester County, New York. (Author/RK)

The life of the Spanish novelist Miguel de Cervantes is briefly discussed. (NQ)

This instructional booklet for the social studies classroom is a companion to a series about modern day Germany. The materials describe the documents in the series and present correlation charts for content and skills: (1) "A Kid Like Me across the Sea"; (2) "Communities and Regions"; (3) "Overview of Germany"; (4)…

With respect to the execution of the work, it has been the aim of the Author to present a perspicuous view of the events of French history, from the very commencement of the nation down to the present time, avoiding as far as possible the dryness of an epitome, and presenting something more than a chronicle of mere facts and dates. An attempt has…

Examines Western European history from the Middle Ages through the eighteenth century to uncover the foundations of negative female stereotypes. Evidence of women's intellectual achievements throughout this historical period is offered to counter traditional stereotypes. (AM)

French women filled many positions in the development of the clandestine French Resistance Press. The press expanded from a handful of papers in 1940 to over 100 national papers by 1944. Papers directed specifically to women urged their support of the Resistance Movement. (PMJ)

Examines the connection between humanistic study and spirituality or ethical effects during three chronological periods of Christian humanism: Latin patristic, twelfth century, and sixteenth century Northern Europe. Topics discussed include study of pagan writings, classical study, linguistic skills involved in classical study, and church reform…

Political problems arising from the conflict between central and regional authorities are examined through a case study of a lieutenant general of the French provincial government in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Journal available from Canadian Journal of History, Box 384, Sub Post Office No. 6, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 2N7 OWO,…

In times of crisis, man seems to discover or rediscover utopias, identified with social discontent and the attempt to reconstruct history. Here is a brief look at an organization of the recent past whose vicious and notorious acts have tended to overshadow its attempt at constructing a theory, demonstrating all the characteristics of utopian…

Discusses the production of an autobiographical play about the Holocaust, "Who Will Carry the Word?" by Charlotte Delbo. Notes that the play is in three acts, needs a large female cast, and was mounted by the Teen Repertory Company of the Oddfellows Playhouse of Middletown, Connecticut. Describes rehearsal techniques and audience…

Reveals the continued importance of medieval rhetorical pedagogy throughout the high Middle Ages and early Renaissance by exploring the fifteenth-century popularity, uses of, and references to Geoffrey of Vinsauf's "Poetria nova" (a thirteenth-century verse treatise on the composition of poetry according to rhetorical principles). (SR)

Describes the design and exhibits of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Located in Washington, DC, the museum was mandated by Congress and dedicated to revealing the truth of this event in history. (MDH)

On the Quincentenary of Columbus's first voyage to the Americas, the National Council for Social Studies urges educators to help students comprehend the contemporary relevance of 1492, and provide students with basic, accurate knowledge about the Columbian voyages, their historical setting, and unfolding impact. Recommends information to cover.…