What Happened? An Encyclopedia of Events That Changed America Forever - [4 volumes] (Hardcover)

This comprehensive and highly readable collection of essays highlights 50 important events that changed the course of American history. What Happened? An Encyclopedia of Events That Changed America Forever is designed to introduce beginning U.S. history students and lay readers to the most significant events in the nation's history. More than that, it also will give readers insight into why a particular event is important. This book consists of 50 chapters in four volumes, each dealing with a critically important event in American history from the 17th century to the present. Each chapter includes a factual essay on the subject prepared by John Findling or Frank Thackeray. The factual material is augmented with an interpretive essay on the same subject, written by a specialist in the field. Through this juxtaposition, readers can learn not only about the who, what, and where of an event, but also why it is important in the sweep of American history.

General

Imprint:	ABC-CLIO Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2010
First published:	December 2010
Editors:	John E. Findling • Frank W. Thackeray
Dimensions:	254 x 175 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	1251
ISBN-13:	978-1-59884-621-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > History > General
LSN:	1-59884-621-3
Barcode:	9781598846218

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