"American history is full of strange paradoxes, and that's one of the things that make it so interesting. This books is a collection of short historical bytes. Some of them debunk popular myths, some talk about little known historical events, or approach well known events from a different perspectiv
The Everything American History Book: People, Places, and Events That Shaped Our Nation
โ Scribed by John R. Mcgeehan
- Publisher
- F+W Media
- Year
- 2007
- Tongue
- English
- Series
- Everything
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
Starting with the first Viking explorations and continuing to the present day, The Everything American History Book, 2nd Edition takes you on a thrilling tour through history. It's packed with facts and vivid details of events that shaped the United States, including: Wars, battles, and famous generals; Outstanding American inventions-from the cotton gin to the Internet; Key political figures-presidents, peacekeepers, visionaries; And much, much more! The Everything American History Book, 2nd Edition covers all the major incidents and key players — from the Boston Tea Party to 9/11, and Lewis and Clark to Martin Luther King, Jr. This extraordinary retelling makes learning history fun for the whole family.
โฆ Subjects
History; Nonfiction; HIS036000
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