| American History in 50 Events: (Battle of Yorktown, Spanish American War, Roaring Twenties, Railroad History, George Washington, Gilded Age) Contributor(s): Freeman, Henry (Author) |
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ISBN: 1522985085 ISBN-13: 9781522985082 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $12.34 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - General |
| Physical Information: 0.12" H x 6" W x 9" (0.20 lbs) 58 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Have you ever wondered why America is the way it is? Do you want to understand the events that have shaped American culture? Are you interested in seeing the long-term historical connections that explain how America moved from a group of colonies to the most powerful nation in history? If so, this book is for you. In simple, straightforward language, this book will take you on a brief journey through the highlights of American history. Filled with interesting facts and historical context, this book is a must-read for those who are passionate about history or are simply interested in better understanding the history of the United States. Inside you will read about...- Columbus' famous first journey - Founding of Plymouth Colony - Boston Tea Party - Battles of Lexington and Concord - War of 1812 - Spanish American War - The Roaring Twenties - The Moon landing - 9/11 Terrorist Attacks And much more Broken down into a series of fifty easy-to-read selections, this book will take you from Pre-Columbian settlement up to current events of today. |