The Routledge Atlas of American History (Routledge Historical Atlases)

__The Routledge Atlas of American History__ presents a series of 157 clear and detailed maps, accompanied by informative captions, facts and figures. Updated with additional maps and text and including significant recent events, the complete history of America is unravelled through vivid representations of all the significant landmarks, including: * politics – from the annexation of Texas to the battle for black voting rights and the results of the 2004 Presidential election * military events – from the War of Independence and America's standing in two world wars to the conflicts in Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf, including new maps covering the war in Iraq, the American campaign in Afghanistan and the War on Terror * social history – from the abolition of slavery to the growth of female emancipation * transport – from nineteenth-century railroads and canals to recent ventures into space * economics – from early farming and industry to the state of America today. The history of North America from early settlement to the present day is presented to students and enthusiasts of the subject in this fundamental reference book. THE ROUTLEDGE ATLAS OF AMERICAN HISTORY is especially clear and helpful, well laid out and useful for quick reference. According to "The Economist" it is full of good ideas and is brought right up to date. Oxford Mail: This new edition of The Routledge Atlas of American History presents a series of 156 clear and detailed maps, accompanied by informative captions, facts and figures, updated withadditional maps and text to include the 2004 presidential election and recent events in Iraq. The complete history of the United States is unrolled through vivid representations of all the significant landmarks, including: Politics from the struggle against slavery and the battle for black voting rights to the present day, Military events from the War of Independence, the Civil War and America's participation in two world wars to the conflicts in Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf, up to the events of 9/11, the war in Iraq and its aftermath. Social history, including the fate of the American Indians, the growth of female emancipation, and recent population movements and immigration. Transport: from nineteenth-century railroads and canals to the growth of air travel and recent ventures into space. Economics: from early farming and industry to urbanisation and the ecological struggles of the present day. The Author Sir Martin Gilbert is a leading historian of the modern world. An Honorary Fellow of Merton College in Oxford, of which he was a Fellow for thirty years, he is the official biographer of Winston Churchill and the author of seventy-five books, among them Churchill: A Life, First World War, Second World War, The Holocaust: The Jewish Tragedy, and Israel: A History. Details of his books can be found on his website at www.martingilbert.com

"The Routledge Atlas of American History presents a series of 163 clear and detailed maps, accompanied by informative captions, facts and figures. The complete history of America is unravelled through vivid representations of all the significant landmarks, including: Politics, Military Events, Social History, Transport, and Economics." This revised edition is fully updated to cover the 2008 presidential election, and also addresses President Obama's healthcare policy and first overseas travels. New maps have been drawn which detail the problem of pollution, as well as the most recent developments in US relations with Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan.

This edition presents a series of clear and detailed maps, accompanied by informative captions, facts, and figures, updated with additional maps and text. The complete history of America is unrolled through vivid representations of all the significant landmarks. This new edition charts the complete history of America, from early settlement to the present day using 157 clear and detailed maps. Including the 2004 presidential election and the 'War on Terror', it's a useful reference book. Атлас представляет краткий обзор истории США от появления первого индейского поселения до 20 века. Скрины (http://fastpic.ru/) (http://fastpic.ru/view/3/2009/1023/79f462c43cff18c749fd2f566db3f0a6.jpg.html) (http://fastpic.ru/) Book Cover......Page 0 Half-Title......Page 1 Title......Page 5 Copyright......Page 6 Preface......Page 7 Maps......Page 9 Early Years......Page 15 Independence......Page 35 The Twenty-First Century......Page 106 25 September 1513 Pacific Ocean first seen by Vasco Nunez de Balboa.