A Dictionary of American History

The first compact Dictionary of American History for over 50 years
3000 concise entries on political, economic, cultural and legal events and people
Full coverage of America s ethnic and religious diversity. .

Covers the individuals, peoples, parties, movements, events, decisions and wars that have shaped the history of the United States. Some 3000 entries give essential information on the history of public life, social and cultural change, scientific and cultural achievement, and religious diversity.

Autorentext
Thomas L. Purvis has a BA from Washington University in St. Louis and a PhD from The Johns Hopkins University. Having taught at the Peabody Conservatory of Music, the University of Georgia, Auburn University, and the College of William and Mary, he now devotes his time to historical research and writing. His books include The Historical Almanac of Revolutionary America 1763-1800 (1995), and Proprietors, Patronage and Paper Money (1986). He contributes to American National Biography as an associate editor.

Klappentext
This book answers the need for fully up-to-date essential information on the history of public life, social and cultural change, scientific and artistic achievement, and religious diversity. The book includes concise histories for every state, biographies of leading figures in all fields of endeavor, and accounts of all the wars and conflicts in which the country has been involved. Particular attention is paid to the history of the American Indian peoples and full coverage of political, constitutional, and foreign affairs is complemented by a wide range of entries on gender and rights issues and on minority history. A Dictionary of American History is designed to be of maximum use to the widest range of individuals needing facts about the past on short notice. Anyone armed with the book can swiftly discover the essential elements of who, what, when, and where about a subject, check dates or spelling, and have an invaluable aid in trouble-shooting for tests or checking accuracy. Casual readers who browse through it will find it a fascinating source of innumerable surprises and curiosities about a rich and vibrant past.

Zusammenfassung
* The first compact Dictionary of American History for over 50 years*3000 concise entries on political, economic, cultural and legal events and people* Full coverage of Americaa s ethnic and religious diversity. .

Inhalt
Preface. Abbreviations. Dictionary.

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