Historical Dictionary from the Great War to the Great Depression
- ISBN-10
- 0810880342
- ISBN-13
- 9780810880344
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 476
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-12-16
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press
- Author
- Neil A. Wynn
Description
This second edition of Historical Dictionary from the Great War to the Great Depression covers the history of this period through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about a vital period in U.S. history.
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Other editions
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- 2003
- 377 pages
- Paperback
- Scarecrow Press
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