The Eyewitness History series reveals how important periods and events in American history were seen and interpreted by people from all levels of society. Each volume is a comprehensive and self-contained reference work that features hundreds of eyewitness accounts, chronologies that provide a detailed historical perspective, period illustrations and photographs, excerpts from relevant documents of the day, and brief biographies of key individuals. Some volumes also contain maps and graphs that provide visual context.
The Eyewitness History series reveals how important periods and events in American history were seen and interpreted by people from all levels of soci...
An essential resource for those interested in learning about this era, The 1970s chronicles a time of change and adjustment for the United States. From the rippling aftereffects of the Vietnam War to the civil unrest between the Arabs and the Israelis in the Middle East, this volume explores a period of great uncertainty for the United States and the world. Coverage includes the resignation of President Richard Nixon and his involvement with the Watergate scandal, the deep distrust in the government by the American people, and President Jimmy Carter's struggle against a demoralized society...
An essential resource for those interested in learning about this era, The 1970s chronicles a time of change and adjustment for the United States. Fro...
An essential resource for those interested in learning about this era. The 1980s chronicles a decade of global transition. From the collapse of Jimmy Carter's idealistic view of the United States as the world's peacekeeper in 1980 to the fall of the Berlin Wall, this volume explores a period filled with political intrigue and power shifts, including President Reagan's view of American peacekeeping that emphasized military strength, superior weaponry, and defense systems. In addition, this volume covers landmark advancements in civil rights, law, space exploration, science, technology,...
An essential resource for those interested in learning about this era. The 1980s chronicles a decade of global transition. From the collapse of Jimmy ...
From the highly acclaimed "Eyewitness History" series, "World War I" examines one of the most pivotal points in 20th-century history, exploring the social, cultural, military, and political impacts of this war on American society, as well as the role the United States played in the conflict. Unlike other references on the subject, this new volume discusses World War I's place in American history as the catalyst for World War II and the cold war, as well as explores its influences in today's world. Highlighting its historical connections to such timely topics as terrorism, the impact of...
From the highly acclaimed "Eyewitness History" series, "World War I" examines one of the most pivotal points in 20th-century history, exploring the so...
The Civil War is considered the most devastating war in the history of the United States in terms of the number of Americans killed and wounded. In addition to the tremendous loss of life, a young nation and its residents were left to rebuild and reconsider the problems that led them to war in the first place. Through the period of Reconstruction that followed the Civil War, the United States emerged from a loose and fragile confederation of sovereign states to a single nation with greatly enhanced federal powers. The Civil War was a central turning point in the history of our country, as it...
The Civil War is considered the most devastating war in the history of the United States in terms of the number of Americans killed and wounded. In ad...
The 1920s constituted a decade of change and contrast, when modern America began to emerge from the shadow of World War I. Updated and expanded from the last edition with new information in many sections, "The Roaring Twenties, Revised Edition" offers new coverage of the social, political, and economic history of this decade, including developments in science, from astrophysics to laboratory science to discoveries and inventions; the creation of new professional sports leagues; the labor union movement; censorship, and writers, artists, and moviemakers are looked at in more depth. This volume...
The 1920s constituted a decade of change and contrast, when modern America began to emerge from the shadow of World War I. Updated and expanded from t...
While the American Revolution officially began in Lexington, Massachusetts, in April 1775, the seeds of rebellion had been sown for decades. The struggle for representation in the British Parliament left many colonists eager to seek out independence. After "the shot heard 'round the world," loyalty to Great Britain was seen as treachery. As political philosophers such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson laid the foundation for a future government, George Washington led the charge against British forces in war. The American Revolution not only granted independence to the colonies but led...
While the American Revolution officially began in Lexington, Massachusetts, in April 1775, the seeds of rebellion had been sown for decades. The strug...
