Relates the history of the American Civil War through primary source documents, covering the lead-up to the war, secession, the war itself, and Reconstruction.
While the United States represents freedom to many, much of its history tragically includes the enslavement of a large portion of its population. When the fight for emancipation came to an epic head, civil war ensued and the country was divided as never before. Inflamed passions…
This volume looks at American history between the Civil War and 20th century and includes firsthand accounts that reveal the prevailing ideologies of the time and shed light on significant people and events.
Presents primary source documents and explanatory text that covers the American Civil War in 1865 to the beginning of the twentieth century in 1900.
This look at American history between the Civil War and 20th century includes firsthand accounts that reveal the prevailing ideologies of the time and shed light on significant people and events. --from publisher description.
This volume looks at American history between the Civil War and 20th century and includes firsthand accounts that reveal the prevailing ideologies of the time and shed light on significant people and events.
Provides an overview of England, and its role in the United Kingdom and the European Union.
Describes the geography, demographics, culture, government, history, and economy of England. Despite its comparatively small size, England has been a nation of considerable stature on the international stage for much of its history. As the home of parliamentary government, Willi…
England has been a nation of considerable stature on the international stage for much of its history. As the home of parliamentary government, William Shakespeare, and the English language, England has been an influential player in the political and cultural development of natio…