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Author : Susan C. Rosenfeld
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0816049955
Author : Susan C. Rosenfeld
Publisher : Facts on File
Page : 1820 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : United States
ISBN : 1438130163
A three-volume encyclopedia set presenting information and the contents of source documents important to the history of the Americas, arranged in chronological order beginning with European exploration in the 15th century to 2002.
Author : Harold Coffin Syrett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : United States
ISBN : LCCN:63024136
Author : Joyce Appleby,Eileen Chang,Neva Goodwin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 800 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317471615
This illustrated encyclopedia examines the unique influence and contributions of women in every era of American history, from the colonial period to the present. It not only covers the issues that have had an impact on women, but also traces the influence of women's achievements on society as a whole. Divided into three chronologically arranged volumes, the set includes historical surveys and thematic essays on central issues and political changes affecting women's lives during each period. These are followed by A-Z entries on significant events and social movements, laws, court cases and more, as well as profiles of notable American women from all walks of life and all fields of endeavor. Primary sources and original documents are included throughout.
Author : Robert J. Allison,Anthony J. Connors,Edward J. Blum,C. Bríd Nicholson,Brian L. Johnson,Kimberly K. Porter,Kent McConnell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : United States
ISBN : 0816070938
Edward J. Blum, Ph.D.; Anthony J. Connors, Ph.D.; Brian L. Johnson, Ph.D.; Kent McConnell, Ph.D.; C. Brid Nicholson, Ph.D.; Kimberly K. Porter, Ph.D.; and Zoe Trodd, Ph.D., EditorsFor more than four centuries, new ideas, principles, and events have caused major conflicts in American history, concerning such vital issues as slavery, freedom, democracy, immigration, and equality. It is through these very conflicts that American history is taught, and increasingly, this history is being taught through documents. From introducing slavery and breaking away from England in the colonial period to the Civil War in the 19th century, the civil rights movement in the 20th century, and the war in Iraq today, every era has been marked by conflicts in which Americans have fought passionately for what they believed in. All of these conflicts have defined what America is, and all of them can be studied through historical documents.Conflicts in American History: A Documentary Encyclopedia explores the conflicts, controversies, and ideas that have made American civilization unique and distinctive. Blending narrative essays and primary sources, this comprehensive new eight-volume encyclopedia provides students with the background they need to understand American history and the skills required to read and interpret the important documents that have shaped our nation. Each volume focuses on one distinct chronological era and the conflicts that defined it. Consisting of 15-20 manageable chapters, with each chapter devoted to one specific conflict and containing 10-15 original documents, every volume begins with a general overview essay that introduces the major conflicts, issues, and controversies of the period, as well as k
Author : Huping Ling,Allan W. Austin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1902 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317476443
With overview essays and more than 400 A-Z entries, this exhaustive encyclopedia documents the history of Asians in America from earliest contact to the present day. Organized topically by group, with an in-depth overview essay on each group, the encyclopedia examines the myriad ethnic groups and histories that make up the Asian American population in the United States. "Asian American History and Culture" covers the political, social, and cultural history of immigrants from East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Pacific Islands, and their descendants, as well as the social and cultural issues faced by Asian American communities, families, and individuals in contemporary society. In addition to entries on various groups and cultures, the encyclopedia also includes articles on general topics such as parenting and child rearing, assimilation and acculturation, business, education, and literature. More than 100 images round out the set.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : United States
ISBN : LCCN:2001020005
A study of American thought and culture throughout history examines the individuals and documents that revealed significant ideas, issues, and movements.
Author : Sonia Benson,Daniel E. Brannen,Rebecca Valentine
Publisher : Gale Cengage
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : United States
ISBN : 1414430442
A collection of nearly 700 alphabetically-arranged entries providing information on the history of the United States from the pre-Colonial period to the early twenty-first century.
Author : Michael Shally-Jensen
Publisher : Salem Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-19
Category : Chinese Americans
ISBN : 1619255332
Defining Documents in American History: The American West offers a broad range of historical documents on important figures and topics in American West research. Written by historians and experts in the field, this resource examines a wide array of primary source documents with an in-depth critical analysis. Articles begin by introducing the reader to the document's historical context, followed by a description of the author's life and circumstances in which the document was written. A document analysis guides readers in understanding key elements of language, rhetoric, and social and political meaning that define the significance of the author and the document in American history.
Author : Carol Kammen,Norma Prendergast
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 0742503992
How is local history thought about? How should it be approached? Through brief, succinct notes and essay-length entries, the Encyclopedia of Local History presents ideas to consider, sources to use, historical fields and trends to explore. It also provides commentary on a number of subjects, including the everyday topics that most local historians encounter. A handy reference tool that no public historian's desk should be without!
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : United States
ISBN : 0816043612
Author : George C. Kohn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 646 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 0816047723
Identifies and explains the importance of significant historic treaties, laws, speeches, letters, court decisions, and other writings, from the Code of Hammurabi to Mao's "Little Red Book."
Author : Michael Shally-Jensen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : HISTORY
ISBN : 1619255340
"Defining Documents in American History: The American West offers a broad range of historical documents on important figures and topics in American West research. Written by historians and experts in the field, this resource examines a wide array of primary source documents with an in-depth critical analysis. Articles begin by introducing the reader to the document's historical context, followed by a description of the author's life and circumstances in which the document was written. A document analysis guides readers in understanding key elements of language, rhetoric, and social and political meaning that define the significance of the author and the document in American history. From speeches to journal entries, government documents and newspaper articles, students and researchers will gain new insights into America's westward expansion, through the thoughts and letters of the brave Americans who ventured out to seek their fortunes and reshape our nation."--Publisher description.
Author : DK
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781465483676
Uncover the key moments that shaped American history in this extensive history encyclopedia for children. Get the background on the Battle of Yorktown and discover what started the American Revolution. Learn the legends of the Wild West. Relive the atmosphere of the "Roaring Twenties." Covering everything from the cultures of the first Native Americans right up to the events of the present day, American History: A Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate reference tool for exploring the history of one of the most remarkable nations in the world. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, American History: A Visual Encyclopedia gives detailed historical information and brings it to life with more than 750 photographs and paintings, plus extensive maps, charts, and state-specific information. Each double-page spread focuses on one aspect of the nation's history, be it the Civil War or civil rights, the Great Depression or the Moon landing. Complete texts of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution are included in the book for easy reference for classroom work or reports. Perfect as both an irreplaceable homework help and a fascinating read, American History: A Visual Encyclopedia showcases the incredible journey the United States of America has made to become a major 21st century power.
Author : Edward E. Curtis
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 667 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9781438130408
A two volume encyclopedia set that examines the legacy, impact, and contributions of Muslim Americans to U.S. history.
