Mini Rough Guides
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Viva Las Vegas! This new Rough Guide reviews all the major and minor hotel-casinos, on and off the strip, and looks at the latest lavish constructions. There's plenty of tips on gambling and where to play the major games. And for those who need a break from Sin City, day-trips are included to the Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Area 51.
This guide gives an accessible overview of the USA's remarkable evolution into the wealthiest and most powerful nation on earth. It covers everything from the beginnings of human settlement to the aftermath of September 11th. It also includes a continual timeline, plus illuminating sidebars on figures and topics such as Benjamin Franklin, Henry Ford, Malcolm X and the Iran-Contra affair.