Are people born free? Do governments give rights to citizens or do citizens give-up some rights in exchange for good government? These are stories about people seeking and achieving their civil rights.
King John has no intention of keeping his word when he signs the Magna Carta; he signs it to stay in power.
Japanese leaders, believing they are racially superior, invade China with soldiers who are not afraid to die for their country.
Although fictional, the journey David takes once free from a labor camp reflects that of many of the inmates in such camps.
There is not enough wood for coffins to bury all those who are dying, in Ireland, during "The Great Hunger.".
In the city of Nanking, China, Japanese soldiers plunder, rape and kill thousands of men, women and children.
Despite the horrible wartime conditions in Poland, Szpilman manages to stay hidden and alive.
Women rally for the Declaration of Sentiments, which declares women and men equal.
Edward decimates Scottish forces and morale at Falkirk in July, 1298.
Reforms are set into motion to make Ireland independent.
Desmond fails to reclaim Evelyn from the convent after going to England and getting back on his feet.
Jewish people inside the ghetto resist the Nazis as the ghetto burns to the ground.
From young to old work was the way to success, according to Soviet Dictators.
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