Historical Dictionary of the Carter Era
- ISBN-10
- 0810878224
- ISBN-13
- 9780810878228
- Category
- United States
- Pages
- 301
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Authors
- Diane Kaufman, Scott Kaufman
Description
The Historical Dictionary of the Carter Era covers the history of the Carter presidency through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has several hundred cross-referenced entries on important personalities, including the president, his advisors, his family, his opponents, and his critics, as well as members of Congress, military leaders, and international leaders. This book is a vital reference tool for any researcher interested in the presidency of Jimmy Carter.
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