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.
- ISBN10 0816025444
- ISBN13 9780816025442
- Publish Date 25 April 1991 (first published 31 March 1988)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 November 2003
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Facts On File Inc
- Edition Revised edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 192
- Language English