What Happened An Encyclopedia of Events That Changed America Forever: [4 volumes]

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This comprehensive and highly readable collection of essays highlights 50 important events that changed the course of American history. What Happened An Encyclopedia of Events That Changed America Forever is designed to introduce beginning U.S. history students and lay readers to the most significant events in the nation's history. More than that, it also will give readers insight into why a particular event is important. This book consists of 50 chapters in four volumes, each dealing with a critically important event in American history from the 17th century to the present. Each chapter includes a factual essay on the subject prepared by John Findling or Frank Thackeray. The factual material is augmented with an interpretive essay on the same subject, written by a specialist in the field. Through this juxtaposition, readers can learn not only about the who, what, and where of an event, but also why it is important in the sweep of American history.

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This well-crafted, four-volume encyclopedia is based on the teaching experience of editors Findling and Thackeray. . . . The set makes an excellent introduction to United States history for new students. . . . Recommended. * Choice *

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John Findling is professor emeritus of history at Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, IN. Frank Thackeray is professor emeritus of history at Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, IN, and visiting professor of history at the University of Louisville, Louisville, KY.