Edward F Dolan
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
"This series provides comprehensive information on the presidents of the Unites States and places each within his historical and cultural context. It also explores the formative events of his times and how he responds"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
1989
Language
English
Description
Discusses the mysterious disappearance of thousands of American servicemen serving in Vietnam and other areas of Southeast Asia during the years of war and turmoil in that region. Examines the issue of government reluctance to support the efforts to rescue and help find these missing men.
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
c1996
Language
English
Description
Explains the roots of World War I and shows how the United States was drawn in despite strong sentiment for remaining uninvolved. Actions of U.S. troops "over there," new weapons such as the tank and airplane, the home front, and the peace that ended the war are covered.
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
c2001
Language
English
Description
This brief (about four months) war marked the emergence of America as a world power, and thus marks a turning point in American history. The rallying cry was "Remember the Maine!" and so they did, thanks in a large part to the hue and cry raised by yellow journalists of the time. The battle for the most sensational headlines between Wm Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer certainly fanned the flames of this war. Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders are a...