Organized topically by chapters, this reference book is a guide to the Civil War 1861-1865, including information on major events, significant people, key pieces of legislation, and addresses that reflect the passions and politics of the times.
More than 15,000 chronologically-arranged entries provide information on facts, dates, and events from all aspects of American life from 986 to the present.
Traces the history and cultural development of ancient Egypt from the founding of Memphis around 5000 B.C. through the collapse of the empire in approximately 323 B.C., and includes over sixty full color maps, special features and timelines, and photographs and illustrations.
