Harper’S Encyclopaedia Of United States History From 485 A.D. To 1905. (Volume Iv)

From the first traces of exploration to the dawn of modern America, the story of a nation unfolds in precise, vivid detail. History lives on these pages.Harper’s Encyclopaedia Of United States History From 485 A.D. To 1905, Volume IV, stands at the heart of a united states history encyclopedia that became a standard american history reference book for generations. In this authoritative historical encyclopedia collection, alphabetically arranged entries open windows onto precolonial north america history, early american colonies history, an accessible american revolution history guide, the complexities of civil war era history, and the transformation of the nineteenth century united states. Carefully compiled by Benson John Lossing, a leading Victorian chronicler of the Republic, it brings together political events, social change, biography and culture in a single illustrated american history collection of exceptional breadth.Volume IV forms part of a complete united states history set prized as a reference book for historians, general readers and an ever-curious public. As an indispensable american history students resource, it offers concise explanations, clear cross-references and the perspective of a writer close to many of the events he records. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it is restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure.