Carnes Historical Atlas of the United States

Erscheinungsjahr 2013
ISBN: 978-1-136-60023-4
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 240 Seiten

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Carnes, Mark C.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte einzelner Länder Amerikanische Geschichte
• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Geographie: Allgemeines, Karten & Atlanten
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtswissenschaft Allgemein Historische Geographie, Landkarten & Atlanten
• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Humangeographie Historische Geographie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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