• 18-volume Set

• Published by Lucent Books

American History examines the eras, events and movements that have shaped U.S. history. Compelling narratives offer a wealth of factual information and also provide readers with insight into the significance of the past and its many legacies. Fully cited quotations from historical figures, eyewitnesses, letters, speeches and writings bring vibrancy and authority to the text. Sidebars, timelines, indexes and annotated bibliographies appear in all 18 volumes.

Included in this 18-vol. set are:

• The American Revolution
• The Civil Rights Movement
• The Civil War
• The Cold War
• The Constitution and Founding of America
• Early Native North Americans
• Environmentalism in America
• The Great Depression
• The Harlem Renaissance
• The Industrial Revolution
• The Progressive Era
• Prohibition
• Protests and Riots
• The Salem Witch Trials
• Trial of Tears: The Relocation of the Cherokee Nation
• The Transcontinental Railroad
• Twentieth-Century Immigration to the United States
• Watergate

Review:

"...these thoughtful, well-researched books closely examine important events in American history, smoothly weaving quotes from primary sources and modern scholars into the readable texts. More than just recitations of facts, these volumes delve into human motivations, strengths, and shortcomings to present fascinating insights into the past."
-- Curriculum Connections, Spring 2008

• Published/Released: January 2010
• ISBN 13: 9781420503340
• ISBN 10: 1420503340
• Product number: 255877
• Number of vols. in set: 18
• Shipping Weight: 14.75 lbs (6.69 kgs)

Price: US $522.00

• (20% Discount for Schools and Libraries in the U.S. and Canada)

Learn more about this product:

• Fact Sheet