World History

Center for Study of the Life and Work of William Carey
This site contains text and images related to William Carey (1761-1834), Baptist missionary to India.
www.wmcarey.edu/

AFSCME LaborLinks: Women's Labor History
Annotated links to diverse information on the history of women in the labor movement
www.afscme.org/

The truth is, anti-smoking ads work
Article from the Palm Beach Post covers the use of paid media by the industry and by anti-smoking campaigns.
no-smoking.org/

Pioneer Work in Algoma, by Eda Green
Published in 1915.
justus.anglican.org/

Tamiment Institute Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives
A center for scholarly research on labor history and radical political movements.
www.nyu.edu/

History of Technology and Work
Comprehensive article on the causes, effects, cultural origins and consequences of the Industrial Revolution, as it began in the English textile industry. Author: Patricia R. Backer.
www.engr.sjsu.edu/

When Work is Done
Lesson plan for teaching students about the leisure time of the working class of the USA in the early 20th Century.
www.libraryinstruction.com/

Ibn Khaldun - Life and Work
Summary of the influential Muslim philosopher's work - in the context of his life experiences.
www.muslimphilosophy.com/

Rose Cross Work: The Pennsylvania Mystics and Their Mentors
Focuses on the writings of Johann Georg Gichtel and the Theosophy movement. With information on alchemy and Jacob Boehme. Maintained by Russell Yoder.
www.geocities.com/

History of Peace Movements
Archived site profiles individuals and groups throughout history who have fought for peace. Links to articles, speeches, essays, and art about world peace.
www.suite101.com/