chronology

Provides an illustrated timeline of United States presidents including brief facts about each individual's life and presidency.

Biographical sketches of more than 1,000 figures in American military history, covering the years from 1636 to 1973.

Presents biographies and topical essays charting the events of Soviet history in the 20th century.

Contains excerpts from memoirs, diaries, letters, newspapers, speeches, advertisements, and other primary sources that provide eyewitness reports on the American Civil War and its aftermath, and features introductory essays, chronologies, period illustrations and photographs, and brief biographies of key individuals.

On cover: A collection of historic documents; chronology of American history. Contains excerpts from the major documents, papers, and speeches of American history.

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.

Covers the history of the United States from pre-Columbian times through the first year of the Clinton administration, divided into four parts including a chronology of major political and military events, a record of nonpolitical aspects of American life, biographies of 450 influential Americans, and information on the structure of the federal government.

Considers the fullest resources of social, cultural, and political history and includes accounts of private and public lives to help see the reality of the revolution.

Chronicles the history and achievements of Chinese civilization from 2205 B.C. to 1911, and includes a time line, glossary, and pronunciation guide.