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With more than 1,300 cross-referenced entries covering every aspect of the American Revolution, this definitive scholarly reference covers the causes, course, and consequences of the war and the polit
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This two-volume reference provides university and high school students—and the general public—with a wealth of information on one of the most important empires the world has ever known.• Features appr
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With more than 1,700 cross-referenced entries covering every aspect of World War II, the events and developments of the era, and myriad related subjects as well as a documents volume, this is the most
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With its blend of accessible writing and actual excepts from Court opinions, this book serves to explain the legal and cultural underpinnings of landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions of the past 35 ye
An excellent resource for high school and college students, this book surveys the size, scope, and nature of government surveillance in 21st-century America, with a particular focus on technology-enab
Based on the most recent scholarship, this book provides students and interested lay readers with a basic introduction to key facts and current controversies concerning the Enlightenment.‧ Provides th
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This book provides students with an understanding of the motives behind the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the consequences of this action on Japan, on the United States, and on the outcome of Wo
Fulfilling the need for English-source material on contemporary Spain, this book supplies readers with an in-depth, interdisciplinary guide to the country of Spain and its intricate, diverse culture.
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America was founded on bold ideas and beliefs. This book examines the ideas and movements that shaped our nation, presenting thorough, accessible entries with sources that improve readers' understandi
Perfect for school and public libraries, this is the only reference book to combine pop culture with science to uncover the mystery behind mummies and the mummification phenomena.
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This succinct and readable account of the heated debate over the expansion of slavery provides readers with a thorough understanding of how the Civil War was precipitated.
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This research reference for students, journalists, and general readers begins with background on the world energy crisis, from the industrial revolution through fossil fuels and alternatives, then pre
The publication of this multi-volume encyclopedia for general readers and students coincides with the 50th anniversary of the presidency of John F. Kennedy. From Ralph Abernathy through the women's li
This three-volume reference offers wide-ranging coverage of the topic in a manner accessible to students and general readers, and useful, perhaps, to professionals involved with law enforcement or pol
This reference for students in high school and up details key aspects of life in Saudi Arabia and covers the country's history from ancient times to the present, with emphasis on contemporary history.
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This two-volume primer on European politics for Americans provides students of political science, policy makers and general readers with a comprehensive look at the similarities and differences betwee
This encyclopedia and reference guide to the American Civil War provides concise entries on many important topics and figures involved in the conflict. Beginning with three brief essays examining the
