American History

American History
ISBN-10
0028649788
ISBN-13
9780028649788
Series
American History
Category
History
Pages
1198
Language
English
Published
1998
Publisher
Macmillan Reference USA
Author
Mark Christopher Carnes

Description

Entries identify prominent individuals in American history and provide information on major organizations, events, and movements

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