The Almanac of American History

by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.

This panoramic volume, with fascinating introduction by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., traces the entire story of the American experience, from the first settlers who arrived in the New World to the latest policy statement from the White House. Illustrated with more than 200 line drawings and maps, it is the most comprehensive single-volume reference work on the United States ever published. This book Over 8,00 chronological, day-by-day entries covering every major event in Americas History. More than 170 biographies of famous personalities in American History, from Christopher Columbus to George W. Bush. Over 120 concise essays on topics of special historical interest, from the ancient essays on topics of special historical interest, from the ancient mound builders to the recent war in Iraq. Special entries on key developments in the arts, science, society, and the economy for most pivotal years and for every year between 1788 and the present. More than 200 illustrations, including many historic photographs, drawings, and maps. A comprehensive index for easy cross-referencing. An introduction by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., as well as six more extended essays, each by a noted historian, introducing the major periods in our nation's history.

Genres: History, Reference, American History, Nonfiction

656 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1983

About the author

Arthur Meier Schlesinger Jr., born Arthur Bancroft Schlesinger, was a Pulitzer Prize recipient and American historian and social critic whose work explored the liberalism of American political leaders including Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Robert F. Kennedy. He served as special assistant and "court historian" to President Kennedy from 1961 to 1963. He wrote a detailed account of the Kennedy Administration, from the transition period to the president's state funeral, titled A Thousand Days. In 1968, he actively supported the presidential campaign of Senator Robert F. Kennedy until Kennedy's assassination in the Ambassador Hotel on June 5, 1968, and wrote the biography Robert Kennedy and His Times several years later.

He popularized the term "imperial presidency" during the Nixon administration by writing the book The Imperial Presidency.

His father was also a well-known historian.

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a pretty nice survey book of American history. I haven't read it cover to cover yet but I have flipped through it from time to time and I have always liked what I read. And I'm a huge fan of Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. so I'm not surprised I enjoy this.

[Chris Brown]

Schesinger, A. (1983). The almanac of american history. New York, NY: Putnam.

Chris Brown

Call Number: E174.5 .A45 1983

This almanac gives us a wealth of information about the dealings of American History from a complete historical perspective.

This almanac which would be a non circulating almanac in the high school library is a must have for people trying to gain a greater understanding of American History. This almanac would be good for a high school because it gives students studying for AP US History tests the ability to gain a greater since of knowledge about their given topics.

[Drew]

Almanac of American History by Milton Ed. Schlesinger (1995)

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

This work is divided into five section covering various periods in American history from the foundation of the country to the post World War II period.

[Dan]

great for trivia

[LA · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good overview of US history. Nice guide for those new to the field.