Instant American History: Through the Civil War and Reconstruction

by Irwin Unger

From the first Asian migration across the Bering Strait to Sherman's famous march to the sea, this visually engaging book gives you everything you really need to know about American history from Independence to Reconstruction. It explores the essential facts that everyone should know and reveals the surprising, fascinating side of history. Get the lowdown on the Founding Fathers; Learn why the War of 1812 was fought, and how it set the United States on the road to Coca-Colonialism, and more. Plus INSTANT AMERICAN HISTORY is crammed with special features including chapter summaries, lists of who's who, biographical and little-known facts, and a host of photos, cartoons, and vintage illustrations.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

256 pages, Hardcover

First published July 26, 1994

Reviews

[James Pritchert]

A good source of shorts on the Civil War. Easily consumable nuggets that you can take anywhere.

[Margaret]

If only the history textbooks read more like this. More people would appreciate American history.