American eras : the colonial era, 1600-1754

Book

American eras : the colonial era, 1600-1754 / edited by Jessica Kross.

Summary:

Covers the individuals and events related to such topics as world events, the arts, communication, education, government and politics, and science and medicine from the the colonial era onward. Events, lifestyles, social history and key figures unique to each featured era are covered with extraordinary perception and thoroughness. Each volume begins with a chronology of world events to provide a context for the American experience. Explore American life during the era from eleven separate perspectives: world events; the arts; business and the economy; communications; education; government and politics; law and justice; lifestyles, social trends and fashion; religion; science and medicine; sports and recreation. Each chapter includes articles covering headlines and headlinemakers, awards, achievements and other enlightening and entertaining facts reported in an engaging style.

Record details

ISBN: 0787614793 (alk. paper)
ISBN: 9780787614799 (alk. paper)
Physical Description: xi, 455 p. : ill., maps ; 29 cm.
Publisher: Detroit, MI. : Gale Research, c1998.

Content descriptions

General Note:: "A Manly, Inc. book."
Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references (p. 425-432) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:: World events -- The arts -- Business & communication -- Colonial Americans -- Education -- Government & politics -- Law & justice -- Lifestyles, social trends, & fashion -- Native Americans -- Religion -- Science & medicine -- Sports & recreation.