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This book is concise, easy -to-use guide to the individuals, peoples, parties, movements, events, decisions and wars that have shaped the history of the United States.

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"It is fascinating, satisfying and richly informed. Each entry is a brilliant piece of American history or biography in ruthlessly summarized form." Contemporary Review


"The selection of entries seems judicious and more helpful than that in Martin and Gelber and other similar works; an up-to-date one-volume reference for office and home use." Reference for Books Bulletin


"This dictionary will surely become a stand-by for a generation of students, teachers and researchers." Reference Books


"Immensely useful to all engaged in the study of the American past. It will save them many hours of frustration in the search for essential but often elusive information." Reference Books



Table of Contents
Preface vii

Abbreviations viii

Dictionary 1

A Dictionary of American History

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 26/03/1997
      ISBN13: 9781577180999, 978-1577180999
      ISBN10: 1577180992

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book is concise, easy -to-use guide to the individuals, peoples, parties, movements, events, decisions and wars that have shaped the history of the United States.

      Trade Review
      "It is fascinating, satisfying and richly informed. Each entry is a brilliant piece of American history or biography in ruthlessly summarized form." Contemporary Review


      "The selection of entries seems judicious and more helpful than that in Martin and Gelber and other similar works; an up-to-date one-volume reference for office and home use." Reference for Books Bulletin


      "This dictionary will surely become a stand-by for a generation of students, teachers and researchers." Reference Books


      "Immensely useful to all engaged in the study of the American past. It will save them many hours of frustration in the search for essential but often elusive information." Reference Books



      Table of Contents
      Preface vii

      Abbreviations viii

      Dictionary 1

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