E-Reference American History
Electronic format of print Encyclopedias
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American Revolutionary War: Student Encyclopedia
- The most authoritative and wide-ranging encyclopedia of the American Revolution ever created for a student audience.
Civil War America: voices from the homefront
- Many primary source documents describe the many ways in which the Civil War affected both Northern and Southern civilians.
Encyclopedia of the American Civil War
- An award-winning commended comprehensive reference set on the political, social, and military aspects of the American Civil War.
Industrial Revolution in America
- Histories of the closely related industries of Iron & Steel, Railroads, and Steam Shipping
- An historical and geographical encyclopedia
Slavery in the United States
- A social, political and historical encyclopedia
Thirties in America
- Coverage of the years 1930-1939 in the United States, paying special attention to the impact of the Great Depression.
Women in Early America
- Women's Struggle, Survival and Freedom in the New World