Almanac of American History - Softcover

James Miller

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1426200994 ISBN 13: 9781426200991

Publisher: National Geographic Society, 2007

Synopsis

Featuring National Geographic’s hallmark combination of stunning images, superb maps, authoritative narrative, and concise, penetrating analysis, the Almanac of American History has been carefully designed to offer its readers not just a wider and deeper understanding of our country’s development, but also an inviting mix of fascinating facts and colourful graphics that make it a browser’s delight.

About this title

Synopsis:

The easy-to-use format of this book, with excellent cross-referencing makes it easy to find fascinating statistics and anecdotes, lavishly illustrated by exquisite National Geographic quality photographs and maps. Maps are especially well-rendered to give readers the connection between America and its relationship with the rest of the countries of the world, presenting a timely insight into the people, places and events that have brought America to it's current place in history. Since 9/11 America has been introspective - analysing who they are and they're place in the world. This fact-filled, comprehensive book of America's past is a handbook for it's future. All major historical documents are presented in their entirety, including the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and others. It contains an introduction by historical consultant Hugh Ambrose, who is following in the footsteps of his father, Stephen Ambrose, by rapidly gaining notoriety as an American historian.

About the Author:

James Miller earned his Ph.D. in history from Indiana University. After teaching at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, he was an editor in economics and history. He lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, and is currently writing a full-scale biography of a major figure in American history. John Thompson is the author of six National Geographic books, including America's Historic Trails and Wildlands of the Upper South, and is currently researching a book on Benedict Arnold's march to Quebec. He lives with his family in Charlottesville, Virginia.

About this edition

• Publisher: National Geographic Society
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1426200994
• ISBN 13: 9781426200991
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384