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American history comes alive in Greenhaven Press's American History by Era series. Each of its nine volumes covers a distinct period of American history and covers the most important events and developments of that era with both primary and secondary sources. Political upheavals, social changes, and evolutions in cultural trends and fashions are all documented by means of engaging and enlightening readings culled from a diverse range of sources. Each volume contains an annotated table of contents and a thorough index to help the reader locate pertinent information. A detailed chronology and an in-depth introduction provide essential context. A bibliography of books offers avenues for further research. All of these features make the American History by Era series a valuable tool for investigating the fascinating panoply of events that have shaped America from the early days of exploration to the new millennium. Book jacket.Egendorf, Laura K. is the author of 'Prosperity, Depression, and War 1920-1945' with ISBN 9780737711431 and ISBN 0737711434.
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