dictionaries

Alphabetically arranged entries offer an overview of key figures, events, problems, and conflicts related to diplomacy in the United States from the Civil War to the start of World War I.

Picture dictionary of life in a colonial community.

Examines the lives of more than 1,000 Americans who have had an impact on the history and culture of the country, from the nation's earliest explorers, to the headline-makers of the 1990s, arranged alphabetically, and featuring both a historical summary and a subjective interpretation of each person included.

Contains alphabetically arranged articles that provide biographical information about men and women whose lives and careers have influenced the course of American history.