The modern era stands out as a time of great change. Throughout history, it is undoubtedly the period of time in which the most advancement has occurred in society, in the shortest amount of time. The three books, "The Interesting Narrative," by Olaudah Equiano, "Victors and Vanquished," by Stuart B. Schwartz, and "A Social Contract," by Jean-Jeacques Rousseau, each provide a view of the modern era in their own individual ways. Olaudah Equiano's account of his life as a slave is directed at the problem of slavery. Stuart B. Schwartz' "Victors and Vanquished," provides a collection of personal accounts about the conquest of Mexico under the command of Hernando Cortes. Lastly, Rousseau's, "A Social Contract," expounds upon the problems that occur in modern government, and preaches that a more "natural" form of government would better suit society's needs. All of these accounts of the modern era show how...