Discusses the Persian Gulf crisis, from the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990 to the Allied victory in 1991.

Describes the August 1991 coup attempt that resulted in the collapse of communism in the Soviet Union.

Discusses the creation of the European Economic Community and the impact, both internal and external, of the regulations that will govern the member countries beginning in 1992.

Surveys the background and causes of urban unrest in America and describes the 1992 riots in Los Angeles and their aftermath.

Describes the ancient ethnic rivalries and territorial claims that led to the breakup of Yugoslavia and examines the current situation in the new republics in that area.

Examines the war crimes trial, in which Henry Wirz, the Confederate officer in charge of Andersonville Prison camp was accused of allowing the prisoners to be deliberately abused and neglected.

Provides background information on the ethnic groups of Kosovo, and describes the breakup of Yugoslavia, the events leading up to war, the international intervention, and its consequences.

Examines one of the most celebrated murder trials in United States history, in which Lizzie Borden was accused of killing her father and stepmother with an axe.