American eras : Civil War and Reconstruction, 1850-1877

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American eras : Civil War and Reconstruction, 1850-1877 / edited by Thomas J. Brown.

Brown, Thomas J., 1960- (Added Author).

Summary:

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: 078761484X (alk. paper)
ISBN: 9780787614843 (alk. paper)
Physical Description: xi, 433 p. : ill., ports. ; 29 cm.
Publisher: Detroit : Gale, c1997.

Content descriptions

General Note:: "A Manly, Inc. book."
Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references (p. 407-410) and indexes.
Formatted Contents Note:: World events -- The arts - Business & the economy -- The Civil War -- Communications -- Education -- Government & politics -- Law & justice -- Lifestyles, social trends & fashion -- Religion -- Science & medicine -- Sports & medicine.