Encyclopaedia of the United States in the 19th Century: 3 Volume Set (Encyclopedia of the United States in the Nineteenth Century) - Tapa dura

"Finkelman offers nearly 600 signed, scholarly entries on main issues and ideas of the 'century that made America.' The US in the 19th century witnessed incredible changes; these essays, some longer than 3,000 words, capture the essence of this great transformation. The encyclopedia maintains the high level of scholarship set by two earlier volumes ("Encyclopedia of North American Colonies, Encyclopedia of the US in the Twentieth Century")...The scope is impressive, covering such topics as nationalism, African Americans, movies, literature, life cycle, ad midwives...A synoptic outline in the last volume uses the "National Standards for US History "to relate entries to particular standards; for example, students tracing the course and character of the Civil War and its effect on the US people can refer to synoptic entries on sectionalism, slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. They synoptic outline used with the index allows easy access to information. Except for the absence of biographical entries, this is a superior work, suitable for undergraduate and graduate students."
--" CHOICE" (June 2001)

"The 19th century was arguably the most important in the nation's history, making the publication of this first-rate encyclopedia a significant event. Students using this 600-entry work, which is conveniently keyed to the National Standards for United States History, will find the entries easy to follow and enjoyable to read. It is an essential purchase for all public and academic libraries."--"Outstanding Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2002.Covers the significant events, politics, government, economy, culture, social problems and reform, population, foreign policy, and everday lives of Americans during the nineteenth century.