Collier, Christopher

Discusses the settling of the area between the Missouri River and the Rocky Mountains and the conflicting interests of the different groups involved--the Indians, cowboys, farmers, sheepherders, and railroad barons.

Examines the events and personalities, particularly President Andrew Jackson, that shaped the development of the United States during the first half of the nineteenth century.

Examines the people and events involved in the significant war by which the thirteen original colonies broke away from England.

Chronicles the making of the United States Constitution and examines the men who created the document.

A survey of American politics from the end of World War II until 2000.

A survey of the Cold War that includes information on how the Cold War began and on how it affected U.S. relationships with other counties.

Presents a survey of how American life has changed since the end of World War II.

Examines the people and events involved in the bloody war that pitted the Northern states against those that seceded to form the Confederacy.

Describes America's participation in the Second World War and includes information about life on the home front.