The Complete Idiot's Guide to African American History

The Complete Idiot's Guide to African American History

Author: Melba J. Duncan

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780028643120

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Presents an overview of African American history, from the time of slavery, through the Civil War to the civil rights movement, and describes the contributions of African Americans in politics, science, business, literature, and entertainment.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to American History

The Complete Idiot's Guide to American History

Author: Alan Axelrod

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 9781592578696

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Discusses American history from prehistory through 2006, including brief biographical sketches of historical figures and events from popular culture.


African-American Culture and History

African-American Culture and History

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Publisher: Macmillan Library Reference

Published: 1999-04-01

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 9780028653648

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Includes primary source documents, timeline, photographs and illustrations, and over 1200 biographies. Can be searched by keyword, subject term, or time period; hyperlinks provide connections to related articles.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to American History, 5th Edition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to American History, 5th Edition

Author: Alan Axelrod, PhD

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009-06-02

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 1101057580

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The compact history of a giant country. American history is one of those subjects that students frequently labor over and can seem like a random collection of names, dates, and events. Understood as a collective biography and free of the cheerleading found in many text books, the fully updated fifth edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to American History explains the changing tides in America's most pivotal periods. ? From a seasoned author and researcher ? The most current and comprehensive series title on American history ? Heightened interest right now in the question of how America got where we are - a question that can only be answered by an understanding of history


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Native American History

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Native American History

Author: Walter C. Fleming

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 9780028644691

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This book is a comprehensive overview of the history and culture of the peoples who are now known as the First Americans. Author Walter C. Fleming covers the many different tribes that stretched from the Atlantic to the Pacific, including compelling biographies of their greatest leaders. He examines the beliefs, customs, legends and the myriad contributions Native Americans have given to modern society, and details the often tragic history of their conquest by European invaders, their treatment-both historical and recent-under the U.S. government, and the harsh reality of life on today's reservations.


African American History For Dummies

African American History For Dummies

Author: Ronda Racha Penrice

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-05-04

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 1118069811

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Understand the historical and cultural contributions of African Americans Get to know the people, places, and events that shaped the African American experience Want to better understand black history? This comprehensive, straight-forward guide traces the African American journey, from Africa and the slave trade through the Civil War, Jim Crow, and the new millennium. You'll be an eyewitness to the pivotal events that impacted America's past, present, and future - and meet the inspiring leaders who struggled to bring about change. How Africans came to America Black life before - and after - Civil Rights How slaves fought to be free The evolution of African American culture Great accomplishments by black citizens What it means to be black in America today


The Complete Idiot's Guide to 20th-century History

The Complete Idiot's Guide to 20th-century History

Author: Alan Axelrod

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 518

ISBN-13: 9780028633855

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Provides an overview of the people, events, and ideas that shaped the twentieth century, covering wars and political conflicts, innovations in technology, and the contributions of such great minds as Sigmund Freud and Albert Einstein


The Complete Idiot's Guide to U.S. Government and Politics

The Complete Idiot's Guide to U.S. Government and Politics

Author: Franco Scardino

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9781592578535

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Accessible, authoritative, and entertaining in the signature style of theComplete Idiot'sGuide® series, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to U.S. Government and Politicsprovides a wonderful foundation of knowledge about the way our country's system of government works. Understanding how our government functions and the political forces that influence it is vital for all Americans. At the high school level, U.S. government, the class formerly called civics, has evolved to become a focus of the Advanced Placement test. In 2007, the AP U.S. government and politics exam was the most widely taken test among high school students on a college track, with over 333,562 students sitting for the 3.5-hour exam. Several strictly test prep books help students prepare for this exam. However, they're limited to the key points covered by the exam and don't afford much information outside the strict curriculum. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to U.S. Government and Politics gives the reader much more. As a comprehensive overview and history of the subject, this book is designed to help anyone interested in learning about our government and the origins of its complex inner workings, our political system, and key elements that have affected our growth as a nation-all while serving as a the best supplementary reading a student can get to help them prepare for the AP exam.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to U.S. History, Graphic Illustrated

The Complete Idiot's Guide to U.S. History, Graphic Illustrated

Author: Kenneth Hite

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009-07-07

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 110106028X

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History comes alive! Presented in a high-impact, graphic novel format, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to U.S. History, Graphic Illustrated is a visually exciting and easy–to–understand alternative to boring textbooks. Innovative design and lively illustrations transport readers back in time to witness these events and more: • The changing lives of the Native Americans • The abolishment of slavery • The achievement of suffrage • The scandals, wars, and assassinations of the twentieth century • America's famous and infamous historical figures