sources

A comprehensive overview of Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidency with alphabetically arranged entries that profile key members of his administration, and examines crucial events, policies, and issues of the era. Includes a chronology and a selection of primary documents.

A history of the American Revolution, looking at nine time periods from 1756 to 1783, each with a narrative description of key events and a selection of firsthand accounts from diary entries, letters, speeches, and newspaper articles.

Examines the public response and reaction to the Russian revolution in 1917 and the end of the Romanovs' rule, with documents that reveal the opinions and views of key political figures, as well as ordinary citizens.

An examination of daily life during the American Revolutionary War, discussing marriage, childbirth, learning a trade, cost of living, slavery, and religion.

The Colonial America Reference Library provides students with the comprehensive information on the Colonial American period they need to write reports and class assignments including biographical profiles and primary source documents.

This book explores the story of California's gold rush through primary source material such as broadsheets, lithographs, and poems.

This book traces the Alamo's history, from the Native American peoples who lived in the area when the mission was first built through the continuing efforts to preserve the historic site. Particular attention is paid to the Battle of the Alamo and how the bravery of its defenders inspired Texans during the Texas War of Independence.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of John Milton.

"Offers a broad selection of the most important documents in American history: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Emancipation Proclamation, as well as presidential speeches, Supreme Court decisions, Acts and Declarations of Congress, essays, letters, and more"--Back cover.

A collection of writings by an early civil and women's rights pioneer, Ida B. Wells.