The American Nation
A History of the United States to 1877 - Tenth Edition
- 525pages
- 19 heures de lecture
The American A History of the United Staes to 1877
John A. Garraty Ordre des livres (chronologique)
John Arthur Garraty était un historien et biographe américain spécialisé principalement dans l'histoire politique et économique américaine. Ses écrits, souvent sous forme de manuels scolaires et de biographies, visaient une compréhension approfondie du passé américain. Il fut l'un des rédacteurs principaux de l'impressionnant projet American National Biography, contribuant de manière significative à la préservation et à l'accessibilité des informations biographiques sur des personnalités américaines marquantes. Son approche de l'histoire mettait l'accent sur l'analyse des forces politiques et économiques clés qui ont façonné la nation.
Encyclopedia of American Biography
In-Depth Profiles of Over 1,000 Prominent Americans - Second Edition
- 1280pages
- 45 heures de lecture
Featuring more than 80 new entries and hundreds of revisions, this second edition of a classic resource is the most in-depth and analytical of its kind. Comprehensive in scope and meticulous in detail, The Encyclopedia of American Biography examines more than 1,000 Americans who have contributed to the historical and cultural richness of the American scene, from the earliest explorers to those making headlines today. Each entry is at least a full page in length, which allows for two sections. The first, the objective section, outlines all the notable facts, dates and events of the figure's career. The second section, a subjective essay written by a prominent scholar or authority who specializes in the individual being discussed, fills the gap left by facts alone. It evaluates and puts in context the subject's contributions to American life and thinking and it discusses his or her style and It brings the facts to life. The book also includes cross-references, showing how these lives affected those of their contemporaries and successors, and recommended sources for further reading. The only single-volume biographical reference to offer in-depth information, The Encyclopedia of American Biography is a cornerstone to every home, professional and public library.