The Everything American History Book: People, Places, and Events That Shaped Our Nation (Everything Series) [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Loriann Hoff Oberlin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2001 | Series: Everything Series

Our country's past comes alive in THE EVERYTHING AMERICAN HISTORY BOOK. Starting with the first Viking explorations and continuing to the present day, this book takes you on a thrilling tour through history. It's packed with the facts and vivid details you need to know to understand the events that have shaped the United States. THE EVERYTHING AMERICAN HISTORY BOOK is a complete survey, covering all the major incidents and key players - from the Boston Tea Party to the Gulf War, and Lewis and Clark to Martin Luther King Jr. Including a unique look at historic places to visit throughout the country, this extraordinary retelling makes learning history fun for the whole family. THE EVERYTHING AMERICAN HISTORY BOOK will satisfy even the biggest history buff's appetite. Featuring all you need to know about: Wars, battles, and famous generals Important economic and political developments Outstanding American inventions - from the cotton gin to the Internet Cultural milestones, from the birth of jazz and rock 'n' roll to Woodstock Key political figures - presidents, peacekeepers, visionaries Social movements, including freedom fighters and suffragettes And much, much more!

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About the Author

LORIANN HOFF OBERLIN is a freelance writer and co-author of the Insider's Guide to Pittsburgh. She has also contributed to several leading travel magazines. Her other books include Surviving Separation and Divorce; Working at Home While the Kids Are There, Too; Writing For Money; and The Angry Child. She lives in North Potomac, Maryland.

Product Details

• Paperback: 306 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media Corp (September 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580625312
• ISBN-13: 978-1580625319
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #616,069 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars History in compact, September 5, 2005

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Pernilla Hjelm Andersson "Nilla" (NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Everything American History Book: People, Places, and Events That Shaped Our Nation (Everything Series) (Paperback)

I love history but not being an american citizen I needed a good overview wich I found in this book. I havent read it all yet but have found what I read very interessting and well written. I would like maybe just a few more pictures.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it., December 21, 2004

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Dr. Space (Somewhere, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Everything American History Book: People, Places, and Events That Shaped Our Nation (Everything Series) (Paperback)

It's about America and I loved it so I guess I'm one of the Americans a previous reviewer talks about with such distain. Yeah we ARE unique. We are not "just another country". If other countries and the people in them who benefit from our wealth and power without actually contributing anything back to us don't understand that then this book will do nothing to change their minds. It covers all the basics and was written (apparently) by someone that enjoyed the subject. Hurray! It's very readable. I'm slowly getting hooked on the "EVERYTHING xxx" series of books and this book helped lasso me in. I plan on teaching History in my next career and this book will be a great help.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars buy this edition..., February 23, 2009

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This review is from: The Everything American History Book: People, Places, and Events That Shaped Our Nation (Everything Series) (Paperback)

..not the second one, written by John R. McGeehan!

I enjoyed first part of this book from the library and I decided to buy it. Unfortunately, without paying attention, I ended up with the second edition - awful writing and very boring from the beginning - and I had to reorder it again. Hope the right one will be delivered.:-)