The Mammoth Book of How it Happened by Jon E Lewis
Offering first-hand accounts of the seminal moments in 500 years of US history, this book is divided into chronological sections, each with an introduction: discovery, including exploration and first settlement; independence, the Revolution and wars against British rule; destiny, movements West and the split between North and South; frontier, including the pioneers of the Amercian West and the Indian Wars; and finally century, the hundred years that saw the USA become a superpower on the world stage. Witnesses are some of the greatest writers, movers and shakers of American history, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Ernest Hemmingway, Mark Twain, John Steinbeck, Neil Armstrong, Walt Whitman and Arthur Millers.
- A Mammoth book, indeed, and a wonderful read.. Excellent. Manchester Evening News - ... a book of epic proportions... for anyone who wants to understand this incredible period of history, it's a must. Ulster Newsletter
Jon E. Lewis is a historian and the author and editor of many successful Mammoths, including The Mammoth Book of How it Happened in Britain and The Mammoth Book of The West.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781841196411 |
| ISBN 10 | 184119641X |
| Title | The Mammoth Book of How it Happened |
| Author | Jon E Lewis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2003-07-24 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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