Publisher's Synopsis
This work is a visual reference source of American history encompassing every major aspect of every period from the late 15th century to the present day. Colour maps illustrate each period, represented under the general headings: the colonial era, expansion, the two World Wars, founding a nation, imperial democracy and America in a divided world. Accompanying the visual material is an informative text, numerous statistical tables, charts and graphs, and a cross-referenced index for ease of use.
