The making of America : the history of the United States from 1492 to the present
Johnston, Robert D.2010
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Trace 500 years of American history in this book, now updated to include the most significant developments of our time. Pore over landmark events, intriguing facts, and compelling biographies. Period art and photography bring past events to life.
Main title:
The making of America : the history of the United States from 1492 to the present / by Robert D. Johnston
Author:
Imprint:
Washington National Geographic 2010
Collation:
240 p. colour illustrations maps
Contents:
Settling America: A new world from many old worlds: beginnings to 1763 -- A revolutionary age: birth of a nation 1763-1789 -- The new republic: a country on the move 1789-1848 -- A new birth of freedom: Civil War and Reconstruction, 1848-1877 -- Industry and empire: life in the gilded age 1876-1900 -- Progressivism and the New Deal: the growth of government 1900-1941 -- War, prosperity, and social change: life in the nuclear age 1941-1968 -- The age of conservatism: triumphs, tragedies and new challenges 1969-present
ISBN:
9781426306631 (hbk)
Dewey class:
973 MAK
Local class:
973
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
3606
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 973 MAK | Available |