1001 People Who Made America
by Alan Axelrod
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Who are the pivotal figures in American history--the men and women who have helped shape who we are as a people and how we look at ourselves as Americans? Historian Axelrod suggests we can answer this question only after we look with an open mind into all the areas of our collective past. This book highlights the famous as well as the infamous, the virtuous as well as the notorious, from the nation's earliest days to the present. Serving up history in lively, accessible bits, the book show more presents a who's who of American politics, arts, science, business, religion, and pop culture, along with concise explanations of each figure's historical significance.--From publisher description. show lessTags
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Alan Axelrod was born on August 25, 1952, in New York. He was educated at Northeastern Illinois University and University of Iowa. He is a leading writer about American history, and is the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to American History. In his books, Axelrod presents the facts, details, and faces that have helped shape the history of the show more United States. Axelrod has served as a consultant to several museums and institutions. He has received numerous honors, including a National Cowboy Hall of Fame Award in 1991. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Nonfiction, History, Biography & Memoir, General Nonfiction
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- 920.073 — History & geography Biography & genealogy Biography, genealogy, insignia General and collective by localities Of North America United States
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- CT214 .A94 — Auxiliary Sciences of History Biography Biography National biography
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