History

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Great Lives from History
Great Events from History
The Decades in America
Milestone Documents

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Critical Insights
Masterplots & Masterplots II
Critical Surveys of Literature
Literary Cyclopedias
Magill's Literary Annual

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Our titles explore various fields in science, including medicine, social science, the law and everything under the sun. Discover the world and what makes it go round.

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Science & Medicine
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