The Handy American History Answer Book - Brossura

Hudson, David L., Jr.

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ISBN 10: 1578594715 ISBN 13: 9781578594719

Casa editrice: Visible Ink Pr, 2015

Riassunto

Early civilizations, Native Americans, the English colonies, slavery, the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights begin the journey and lay the foundation for the United States of today.The Handy American History Answer Book takes a walk through the economic, political, and social forces, as well as the military conflicts that created, changed, and built the United States. It explains the impact of the biggest events, the wars, the presidents, lesser-known personalities and figures, sports, music, and much more. This handy primer is a captivating, concise, and convenient history of America and Americans.

From Washington to the microchip, Columbus to modern terrorist threats, the Anasazi to the iPhone,The Handy American History Answer Book traces the development of the nation, including the impact of the Civil War, the discovery of gold in California, the inventions, the political and economic crises, and the technology transforming modern culture today. It answers nearly 900 commonly asked questions and offers fun facts about American, its history, and people, includingWhat was the Lost Colony? Who were the robber barons? Was the U.S. mainland attacked during World War II? What was Reaganomics? How many states recognize same-sex marriages?

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Recensione

Starred Review. ... divides American history into easy-to-understand parts that mirror how the subject is taught ... students, general users will find it useful ... suitable for both the ready reference and the circulating sections of public libraries.” Library Journal

a Q&A book that puts to rest all those things that make you say, Hmm .”” Bookworm Sez

... wonderful compendium of facts, figures, and personalities ... fascinating look at critical events and personalities ... both revealing and well written. ... many engaging stories based upon the real life experiences of men, women, and children who have woven the very fabric of the America story.” Children's Literature

Explaining where the country is today, this handy primer is ... an ideal reference.” SirReadaLot.org

... succeeds as a history reference for school projects.” School Library Journal

... the writing style makes it much more interesting than the average textbook. Students and history lovers alike will enjoy this Handy American History Answer Book.” Christian Library Journal

L'autore

David Hudson, Jr., JD is the author or co-author of over three dozen books, includingThe Handy History Answer Book, The Handy Law Answer Book, and The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book, all from Visible Ink Press, as well asThe Rehnquist Court: Understanding Its Impact and Legacy (Praeger), and (as co-editor with John Vile and David Schultz)The Encyclopedia of the First Amendment (CQ Press). He works as a senior law clerk at the Tennessee Supreme Court and teaches classes at Vanderbilt Law School and the Nashville School of Law. Hudson earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his law degree from Vanderbilt Law School. He lives in Nashville with his wife, Carla, who assists him greatly with her excellent research skills.

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• Editore: Visible Ink Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1578594715
• ISBN 13: 9781578594719
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 428