Historical Atlas of the United States

Designed for all libraries, this large-format, full-color atlas is an authoritative guide to the history of the United States. From the formation of the continent up through current events and information based on the most recent census, this work uses the geography of the United States to portray the history of the land and its people. The 300-plus maps tell the engaging story of America with detailed, clear information; accompanying text highlights key information presented in each map.
An indispensable tool for students and educators alike, the Historical Atlas of the United States is destined to become a classic in the field.

List of contents

Sections include: North America * First Americans * Contact, Exploration by Europeans * Colonial Expansions and Settlements * Colonial Contention * The Eve of War * Revolution and War * The New State * People of the New Nation * The State Expands * War of 1812 * Westward Ho * War in the West Discovery and Migrations * The State of Union * The Civil War * Reconstruction and Expansion * Course of Empire * The American Crusade * The Engine of War * Post-War America, At Home and Abroad * The New World Order

About the author

Carnes, Mark C.

Summary

This work uses the geography of the United States to portray the history of the land and its people. An indispensable tool for students and educators alike, this book is destined to become a classic in the field.

Product details

• Authors: Mark C. Carnes, Carnes Mark C.
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.12.2002
• EAN: 9780415941112
• ISBN: 978-0-415-94111-2
• No. of pages: 304
• Weight: 1460 g
• Illustrations: schwarz-weiss Illustrationen
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography, HISTORY / Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies), HISTORY / General, HISTORY / United States / General, HISTORY / Historical Geography, Reference works, Historical maps and atlases, REFERENCE / Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps, Geographical maps: specialist / thematic maps