Dent Atlas of American History Book

Covering the fascinating history of America from the first explorations of the country right up to the present day, this atlas presents a series of immensely clear and detailed maps, accompanied by informative captions and a wealth of facts and figures that makes them instantly accessible and easily understood. In 138 maps, the complete history of America is unrolled through vivid representations of all the significant landmarks in our nation's political, military, social, transport and economic history. From the origin of settlement in America in 50,000 B.C. to the explorations of the solar system in the 1990s, Martin Gilbert covers the complete, multicultural history of the US, using maps to transform statistics and facts into something easily seen and grasped. Topics covered include the battle for Black voting rights in 1964-65; the War of Independence in 1775-83, World War I and II and the conflicts in Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf and Somalia; the growth of female emancipation; the development of the railroads; immigration trends; the spread of AIDS; and US sales of arms abroad.Read More