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The New York Public Library American History Desk Reference : Revised and Expanded Second Edition
The New York Public Library American History Desk Reference Revised and Expanded Second Edition Author:Douglas Brinkley Introduction by Douglas Brinkley. The New York Public Library Desk Reference series, a trusted source for frequently sought information, adds an updated and comprehensive volume on a timely subject -- American History -- to this bestselling series. The fascinating history of America has now been condensed into a compact, easy-to-use ov... more »erview of the nation's development. The New York Public Library American History Desk Reference is packed with information on a variety of topics from military and foreign affairs to education and science. Information is organized into detailed timelines highlighting events throughout America's history, along with numerous sidebars, photos, maps, brief biographies, and trivia tidbits, making this book the ultimate "look-it-up" book. With chapters ranging from "Exploration and Colonization" to "A Rural to An Urban Nation," this is the book for any reader with an interest in the past or the desire to know how we got to the point where we are today. The New York Public Library is the only library that features both world-acclaimed research centers and the largest network of neighborhood branch libraries in the world. The New York Public Library is used annually by more than 15 million people and has collections totaling 50 million items.« less