The Handy American History Answer Book - (Handy Answer Books) by David L Hudson (Paperback)
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- Take a walk through the biggest events, the wars, the economic, political, and social forces, the presidents, and lesser-known personalities as well as the sports, music, and entertainment that created, changed, and built the United States!
- About the Author: David Hudson, Jr., JD is the author or co-author of over three dozen books, including The Handy History Answer Book, The Handy Law Answer Book, and The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book, all from Visible Ink Press, as well as The Rehnquist Court: Understanding Its Impact and Legacy (Praeger), and (as co-editor with John Vile and David Schultz) The Encyclopedia of the First Amendment (CQ Press).
- 448 Pages
- History, United States
- Series Name: Handy Answer Books
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Take a walk through the biggest events, the wars, the economic, political, and social forces, the presidents, and lesser-known personalities as well as the sports, music, and entertainment that created, changed, and built the United States! From Washington to the microchip, Columbus to modern terrorist threats, the Anasazi to the iPhone, The Handy American History Answer Book traces the development of the nation, including the impact of the Civil War, the discovery of gold in California, the inventions, the political and economic crises, and the technology transforming modern culture today. It answers nearly 900 commonly asked questions and offers fun facts about American, its history, and people, such as:
This handy primer is a captivating, concise, and convenient history of America and Americans.The Handy American History Answer Book also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness.
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"Starred Review. ... divides American history into easy-to-understand parts that mirror how the subject is taught ... students, general users will find it useful ... suitable for both the ready reference and the circulating sections of public libraries." --Library Journal "a Q&A book that puts to rest all those things that make you say, "Hmm ...."" --Bookworm Sez "... wonderful compendium of facts, figures, and personalities ... fascinating look at critical events and personalities ... both revealing and well written. ... many engaging stories based upon the real life experiences of men, women, and children who have woven the very fabric of the America story." --Children's Literature "Explaining where the country is today, this handy primer is ... an ideal reference." --SirReadaLot.org "... succeeds as a history reference for school projects." --School Library Journal "... the writing style makes it much more interesting than the average textbook. Students and history lovers alike will enjoy this Handy American History Answer Book." --Christian Library Journal
About the Author
David Hudson, Jr., JD is the author or co-author of over three dozen books, including The Handy History Answer Book, The Handy Law Answer Book, and The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book, all from Visible Ink Press, as well as The Rehnquist Court: Understanding Its Impact and Legacy (Praeger), and (as co-editor with John Vile and David Schultz) The Encyclopedia of the First Amendment (CQ Press). He works as a senior law clerk at the Tennessee Supreme Court and teaches classes at Vanderbilt Law School and the Nashville School of Law. Hudson earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his law degree from Vanderbilt Law School. He lives in Nashville with his wife, Carla, who assists him greatly with her excellent research skills.Shipping details
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