"This volume reproduces thirty-three research articles on western history dealing with fascinating personalities whose accomplishments are engagingly brought to life by celebrated author Jane Apostol. [...] The volume also lists titles and publication dates of her fifteen books., five of which were designed by Ward Ritchie, her longtime friend and colleague. It includes further examples of Jane's writing -- a selection of limericks, poetry, and essays -- and concludes with a memorial tribute to Ward Ritchie."--Back cover.