Author: Eric Foner
Publisher: HMH
ISBN: 0547561342
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1253
Book Description
An A-to-Z historical encyclopedia of US people, places, and events, with nearly 1,000 entries “all equally well written, crisp, and entertaining” (Library Journal). From the origins of its native peoples to its complex identity in modern times, this unique alphabetical reference covers the political, economic, cultural, and social history of America. A fact-filled treasure trove for history buffs, The Reader’s Companion is sponsored by the Society of American Historians, an organization dedicated to promoting literary excellence in the writing of biography and history. Under the editorship of the eminent historians John A. Garraty and Eric Foner, a large and distinguished group of scholars, biographers, and journalists—nearly four hundred contemporary authorities—illuminate the critical events, issues, and individuals that have shaped our past. Readers will find everything from a chronological account of immigration; individual entries on the Bull Moose Party and the Know-Nothings as well as an article on third parties in American politics; pieces on specific religious groups, leaders, and movements and a larger-scale overview of religion in America. Interweaving traditional political and economic topics with the spectrum of America’s social and cultural legacies—everything from marriage to medicine, crime to baseball, fashion to literature—the Companion is certain to engage the curiosity, interests, and passions of every reader, and also provides an excellent research tool for students and teachers.
The Reader's Companion to American History
Author: Eric Foner
Publisher: HMH
ISBN: 0547561342
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1253
Book Description
An A-to-Z historical encyclopedia of US people, places, and events, with nearly 1,000 entries “all equally well written, crisp, and entertaining” (Library Journal). From the origins of its native peoples to its complex identity in modern times, this unique alphabetical reference covers the political, economic, cultural, and social history of America. A fact-filled treasure trove for history buffs, The Reader’s Companion is sponsored by the Society of American Historians, an organization dedicated to promoting literary excellence in the writing of biography and history. Under the editorship of the eminent historians John A. Garraty and Eric Foner, a large and distinguished group of scholars, biographers, and journalists—nearly four hundred contemporary authorities—illuminate the critical events, issues, and individuals that have shaped our past. Readers will find everything from a chronological account of immigration; individual entries on the Bull Moose Party and the Know-Nothings as well as an article on third parties in American politics; pieces on specific religious groups, leaders, and movements and a larger-scale overview of religion in America. Interweaving traditional political and economic topics with the spectrum of America’s social and cultural legacies—everything from marriage to medicine, crime to baseball, fashion to literature—the Companion is certain to engage the curiosity, interests, and passions of every reader, and also provides an excellent research tool for students and teachers.
Publisher: HMH
ISBN: 0547561342
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1253
Book Description
An A-to-Z historical encyclopedia of US people, places, and events, with nearly 1,000 entries “all equally well written, crisp, and entertaining” (Library Journal). From the origins of its native peoples to its complex identity in modern times, this unique alphabetical reference covers the political, economic, cultural, and social history of America. A fact-filled treasure trove for history buffs, The Reader’s Companion is sponsored by the Society of American Historians, an organization dedicated to promoting literary excellence in the writing of biography and history. Under the editorship of the eminent historians John A. Garraty and Eric Foner, a large and distinguished group of scholars, biographers, and journalists—nearly four hundred contemporary authorities—illuminate the critical events, issues, and individuals that have shaped our past. Readers will find everything from a chronological account of immigration; individual entries on the Bull Moose Party and the Know-Nothings as well as an article on third parties in American politics; pieces on specific religious groups, leaders, and movements and a larger-scale overview of religion in America. Interweaving traditional political and economic topics with the spectrum of America’s social and cultural legacies—everything from marriage to medicine, crime to baseball, fashion to literature—the Companion is certain to engage the curiosity, interests, and passions of every reader, and also provides an excellent research tool for students and teachers.
The Reader's Companion to American History
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780395513729
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1226
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780395513729
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1226
Book Description
The Reader's Companion to U.S. Women's History
Author: Wilma Mankiller
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618001828
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 724
Book Description
Covers issues and events in women's history that were previously unpublished, misplaced, or forgotten, and provides new perspectives on each event.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618001828
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 724
Book Description
Covers issues and events in women's history that were previously unpublished, misplaced, or forgotten, and provides new perspectives on each event.
Readers Comp to Military History Pa
Author:
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780547561462
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
THE READER'S COMPANION TO MILITARY HISTORY is the first major reference work on military history to represent a global perspective. More than 150 distinguished military historians, biographers, and journalists contributed nearly 600 articles to this remarkable chronicle of warfare that combines compelling historical narrative with the latest in contemporary scholarship. Here is essential information on major events and battles, commanders, weaponry and technology, and strategy and tactics. Other topics include courage, discipline, the effects of weather on warfare, military justice, the role of propaganda, the evolution of uniforms, psychological warfare, and morale. Filled with surprising anecdotes and little-known facts, THE READER'S COMPANION TO MILITARY HISTORY
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780547561462
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
THE READER'S COMPANION TO MILITARY HISTORY is the first major reference work on military history to represent a global perspective. More than 150 distinguished military historians, biographers, and journalists contributed nearly 600 articles to this remarkable chronicle of warfare that combines compelling historical narrative with the latest in contemporary scholarship. Here is essential information on major events and battles, commanders, weaponry and technology, and strategy and tactics. Other topics include courage, discipline, the effects of weather on warfare, military justice, the role of propaganda, the evolution of uniforms, psychological warfare, and morale. Filled with surprising anecdotes and little-known facts, THE READER'S COMPANION TO MILITARY HISTORY
The Oxford Companion to United States History
Author: Paul S. Boyer
Publisher:
ISBN: 0195082095
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 985
Book Description
In this volume that is as big and as varied as the nation it portrays are over 1,400 entries written by some 900 historians and other scholars, illuminating not only America's political, diplomatic, and military history, but also social, cultural, and intellectual trends; science, technology, and medicine; the arts; and religion.
Publisher:
ISBN: 0195082095
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 985
Book Description
In this volume that is as big and as varied as the nation it portrays are over 1,400 entries written by some 900 historians and other scholars, illuminating not only America's political, diplomatic, and military history, but also social, cultural, and intellectual trends; science, technology, and medicine; the arts; and religion.
The Young Reader's Companion to American History
Author: John Arthur Garraty
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780395669204
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Provides facts on major events in American history, along with articles on current issues, and biographies of political figures, and influential American people.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780395669204
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Provides facts on major events in American history, along with articles on current issues, and biographies of political figures, and influential American people.
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Author: Eric Foner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages :
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A Companion to Latin American History
Author: Thomas H. Holloway
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 144439164X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
The Companion to Latin American History collects the work of leading experts in the field to create a single-source overview of the diverse history and current trends in the study of Latin America. Presents a state-of-the-art overview of the history of Latin America Written by the top international experts in the field 28 chapters come together as a superlative single source of information for scholars and students Recognizes the breadth and diversity of Latin American history by providing systematic chronological and geographical coverage Covers both historical trends and new areas of interest
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 144439164X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
The Companion to Latin American History collects the work of leading experts in the field to create a single-source overview of the diverse history and current trends in the study of Latin America. Presents a state-of-the-art overview of the history of Latin America Written by the top international experts in the field 28 chapters come together as a superlative single source of information for scholars and students Recognizes the breadth and diversity of Latin American history by providing systematic chronological and geographical coverage Covers both historical trends and new areas of interest
A Companion to African American History
Author: Alton Hornsby, Jr.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1405137355
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
A Companion to African American History is a collection oforiginal and authoritative essays arranged thematically andtopically, covering a wide range of subjects from the seventeenthcentury to the present day. Analyzes the major sources and the most influential books andarticles in the field Includes discussions of globalization, region, migration,gender, class and social forces that make up the broad culturalfabric of African American history
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1405137355
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
A Companion to African American History is a collection oforiginal and authoritative essays arranged thematically andtopically, covering a wide range of subjects from the seventeenthcentury to the present day. Analyzes the major sources and the most influential books andarticles in the field Includes discussions of globalization, region, migration,gender, class and social forces that make up the broad culturalfabric of African American history
Inventing American History
Author: William Hogeland
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
A historian's call to make the celebration of America's past more honest.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
A historian's call to make the celebration of America's past more honest.