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National Geographic Almanac of American History [Hardcover]

James Miller (Author), John Thompson (Author), Hugh Ambrose (Introduction)
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National Geographic December 6, 2005
Featuring stunning images, revealing maps, historic facts, and concise analysis, the National Geographic Almanac of American History is carefully balanced to provide readers with a deeper comprehension of United States history.

The Almanac is unparalleled in its reader-friendly format: the book's four major sections are enhanced by a thorough table of contents, a detailed index, and bibliography, plus a feature on how to use the book. Section 1 explores America's geologic makeup and answers the question, "How was the land responsible for the way in which America developed?" Milestones comprise section 2: Twelve essays discuss how America evolved to become the global leader it is today. Section 3 covers the major eras in America's history, beginning with the earliest Native Americans. The final section of the book covers: Leaders, Wars, Religion and Beliefs, Presidents, and finally, Milestone Documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Gettysburg Address, and more.

With an introduction by Hugh Ambrose, historian and a founding director of The National D-Day Museum, the National Geographic Almanac of American History is a timely and essential resource that every American should own.

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About the Author

James Miller earned his Ph.D. in history from Indiana University. After teaching at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, he was an editor in economics and history. He lives in Charlottesville, Virginia and is currently writing a biography of a Revolutionary War hero.

John Thompson is the author of six National Geographic books, and is currently researching a book on Benedict Arnold's march to Quebec. He lives with his family in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Hugh Ambrose currently serves as Historical Consultant for a miniseries about WWII being developed by Stephen Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and HBO. He is a Founding Board Member of The National D-Day Museum in New Orleans where he lives.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 384 pages
  • Publisher: National Geographic (December 6, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0792283686
  • ISBN-13: 978-0792283683
  • Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 1.3 x 7.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #733,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for all ages!, August 26, 2006
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I had borrowed this book from our local library and was very impressed. There's so much information in it and so many great pictures...it is worth having on your shelf and you will refer to it often as you look up historical words or questions you run into, your children can use it for school...It is the only book of this kind, that I could find, that has the entire history and is not concentrating on just one time-period or subject abt. American history. I also bought the "world history" one from National Georaphic. It is a great price and I haven't seen it at this price anywhere else (trust me I've done some research before buying).
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Choppily written, January 3, 2008
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This book seems to have been written to run about 500 pages before it was cut down to its final length of 338 pages. many of the sections I've read have been difficult to truly understand--sometimes the authors makes claims that need more explanation, and other times the sentences or paragraphs seem to be non sequitors. Great images, though.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated reference book, March 6, 2009
The National Geographic Almanac of American History makes a wonderful reference book on American history if one is looking for one title that covers American history from prehistory to the present. The book is very user-friendly and well-organized, and is divided into the following:
The Land
Milestones [covering immigration, religion, rise of democracy, language, legal system,slavery, industry, social reform, conservation and environment, civil rights, space race, and global mission]
Major Eras [from prehistory - present]
At a Glance
Appendix
Recommended reading
Index
Illustrations credits

Though I wouldn't say this book is exhaustive in its scope, it is wide and the work is enhanced by more than 200 illustrations and maps. The essays that cover some milestone events are insightful and the illustrated time lines of important events are very useful. For those who like to read a history book with lavish illustrations, this book does an admirable job and is well-worth the money, especially at the discounted rate offered here. It makes an excellent supplementary reference tool for students, history aficionados, and reference book collectors, and would enhance any personal library. A great companion work to this would be the "Almanac of World History" also by National Geographic.
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