Everyday American History of the 20th Century From Reconstruction to the Present Day

xi, 228 p. : ill., photos., ports. ; 22 cm. Includes index. A concise, story-approach to American history that traces the United States from 1880 and its status as a relatively small, isolated nation through its transformation as a global power in the modern age. The book includes many special features such as lists of who's who, biographical and little-known facts, and a host of photos, cartoons, and vintage illustrations.