The Timetables of American History - by Laurence Urdang (Paperback)

About the Book

Stretching from the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492 to the state of affairs in America in the year 2000, these timetables present a panoramic perspective on the nation's significant events of the second millennium. Line drawings throughout.

Book Synopsis

Updated to include events through the year 2000, the Millennial Edition of The Timetables of American History -- an entertaining, authoritative survey of our nation's history, presented in the popular Timetables format -- not only chronicles the events occurring in American politics, arts, science, and technology, but relates them to simultaneous developments throughout the rest of the world. From breakthroughs in the sciences to breakdowns in international relations, from the heroes who mastered the playing fields to masterpieces of art and literature, The Timetables provides a comprehensive account of the march of civilization.
The Timetables of American History is an invaluable resource for serious students and dabblers alike.

Review Quotes

Los Angeles Times Windows of a reader's mind are opened by The Timetables of American History.

People Marvelous...The book that is fun to get lost in.

The Hartford Courant A fascinating compilation...Here's a volume that for enlightenment, reference, or enraptured browsing will be cherished by anyone with a spark of interest in the happenings of planet Earth.

About the Author

Laurence Urdang is the author and editor of more than one hundred reference books. He lives in Old Lyme, Connecticut.