Documenting America: the Primary Source Documents of a Nation: Set 1 |
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Series title: | Documenting America: the Primary Source Documents of a Nation Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-61530-856-9 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2011 |
Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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Imprint: | Britannica Educational Publishing |
Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $178.84 |
Book Description:
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A nation's history does not exist in a vacuum. Rather, it is the culmination of events that have shaped the lives of many individuals and societies--and is, in turn, influenced by these same factors. These volumes trace the history of the United States from its discovery through the Civil War and the Reconstruction period that followed. Along the way, readers are treated to a sampling of integral documents and personal accounts that provide an insider's view to seminal episodes in the...
More DescriptionA nation's history does not exist in a vacuum. Rather, it is the culmination of events that have shaped the lives of many individuals and societies--and is, in turn, influenced by these same factors. These volumes trace the history of the United States from its discovery through the Civil War and the Reconstruction period that followed. Along the way, readers are treated to a sampling of integral documents and personal accounts that provide an insider's view to seminal episodes in the country's past. * Easy-to-follow narrative that contextualizes primary source excerpts * Full/expanded versions of each primary source document * Glossaries explain key terms and concepts