Dictionary Of American History

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In easy-to-understand language, this A-to-Z guide brings to life the people, places and events of American history as it... (more)

In easy-to-understand language, this A-to-Z guide brings to life the people, places and events of American history as it explores such topics as Revolutionary War, the Trail of Tears, the Confederacy, Prohibition, the Wall Street crash, and the Bay of Pigs invasion. Maps. (less)

The third edition of the "Dictionary of American History is the first comprehensive revision of this classic reference s... (more)

The third edition of the "Dictionary of American History is the first comprehensive revision of this classic reference source originally published in 1940. Entries from previous editions have been updated and revised in light of historical developments and current scholarship, and more than 800 new entries cover recent events and topics not covered previously. For the first time, illustrations and maps arc incorporated into the main body of the work and primary source documents comprise Volume 9. (less)

The first comprehensive revision of this classic reference source, originally published in 1940, features updated and re... (more)

The first comprehensive revision of this classic reference source, originally published in 1940, features updated and revised entries from previous editions, as well as more than 800 new entries covering recent events and topics not covered previously. This authoritative work serves students, scholars, and general readers interested in a wide range of topics in American history, from the well studied and familiar to the obscure. (less)