ISBN: 1598694286

Covers the most critical events from U.S. history in a small, easy-to-read package First two editions have sold more than 200,000 copies Features 25 all-new events since the second editio… Mehr…

Covers the most critical events from U.S. history in a small, easy-to-read package First two editions have sold more than 200,000 copies Features 25 all-new events since the second edition. Readers no longer have to go through lengthy historical volumes filled with forgettable names, facts, and figures to be informed about American history. What Every American Should Know about American History, 3rd Edition, offers a digestible view on the most critical events in U.S. history. This completely updated version of the history classic contains 25 new historical events, including: 9/11 Hurricane Katrina The gasoline crisis Passage of Patriot Act The Enron scandal With What Every American Should Know about American History, 3rd Edition, Dr. Axelrod and Charles Phillips offer a fun and easy way to become knowledgeable about the basic history of the United States. AUTHOR: Alan Axelrod, Ph.D. (Atlanta, GA), is the author of a number of books, including The International Encyclopedia of Secret Societies and Fraternal Orders, Profiles in Audacity, 1001 Events That Made America, and Portraits of the Civil War. He has taught at Lake Forest College and Furman University. Charles Phillips (Rochester, NY) is the coauthor of Portraits of the Civil War and The Encyclopedia of Historical Treaties and Alliances. He has taught at the University of Iowa. americas,history,humanities,textbooks Humanities, Adams Media Corporation<

ISBN: 1598694286

[SR: 739065], Paperback, [EAN: 9781598694284], Adams Media Corporation, Adams Media Corporation, Book, [PU: Adams Media Corporation], Adams Media Corporation, 124655031, General AAS, 7589… Mehr…

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2003, ISBN: 1598694286

November 22, 1963. September 11, 2001. March 20, 2003. Where were you on the most infamous days of our nation's past? How have these momentous events shaped our lives-past, present, and f… Mehr…

November 22, 1963. September 11, 2001. March 20, 2003. Where were you on the most infamous days of our nation's past? How have these momentous events shaped our lives-past, present, and future? Where will we go from here? In this colorful and compelling history of the United States, acclaimed historian and bestselling author Alan Axelrod and coauthor Charles Phillips lead you on a memorable journey through the events that have defined our nation. From Leif Ericson's exploration of Vinland to the concern over global warming, this completely revised and updated edition contains all the triumphs-and tragedies that have made us what we are today. americas,history,humanities,textbooks Humanities, Adams Media<