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Hardcover The Almanac of American History Book

ISBN: 0760756791

ISBN13: 9780760756799

The Almanac of American History

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Book Overview

This panoramic volume, with fascinating introduction by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., traces the entire story of the American experience, from the first settlers who arrived in the New World to the latest policy statement from the White House. Illustrated with more than 200 line drawings and maps, it is the most comprehensive single-volume reference work on the United States ever published. This book includes: Over 8,00 chronological, day-by-day entries covering every major event in Americas History. More than 170 biographies of famous personalities in American History, from Christopher Columbus to George W. Bush. Over 120 concise essays on topics of special historical interest, from the ancient essays on topics of special historical interest, from the ancient mound builders to the recent war in Iraq. Special entries on key developments in the arts, science, society, and the economy for most pivotal years and for every year between 1788 and the present. More than 200 illustrations, including many historic photographs, drawings, and maps. A comprehensive index for easy cross-referencing. An introduction by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., as well as six more extended essays, each by a noted historian, introducing the major periods in our nation's history. This description may be from another edition of this product.

Customer Reviews

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Rated 4 stars
Good book, fairly comprehensive.

While this book isn't perfect in terms of contribution to US history from non-white ethnic groups, it comes pretty close. It's very informative, well researched, fairly balanced, and the format is organized by date chronologically with comprehensive coverage in a compact volume. It covers history from the Vikings landing to the 2004 presidency on issues from major artistic and scientific contributions to legal milestones...

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Rated 5 stars
"...a nation of paradox..."

This is simply an excellent reference work -- but also awonderful general reading work -- filled with the detailand chronology -- and flow of American history. It isdifficult to try to convey what the experience of usingthis work is like. The "history" of the United States ispresented in crisp, clear, but meaningful style andpoint. Each year of the history of the United States(starting with the 1st section of the CHRONOLOGY,...

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Rated 5 stars
A great reference book

This is a great book packed with useful information. It is a useful book for people who study United States history as well as fo those who want to have a history reference book.

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