The Handy History Answer Book: 3rd Edition
Language: English
Published by Visible Ink Press, 2012
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For anyone seeking to know the when, where, why and who of any historical event this guide will have a concise answer. From the Trojan war to the Arab Spring and the ancient civilizations of the world to the revolutionary ideas and wars that have shaped the face of the modern world, Hudson's guide covers all these events. Politics and war, exploration and settlement, science, religion, arts, technological advancements and more, this guide chronicles the major events of history and answers questions such as who started the Boston Tea Party and how old is income tax.
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- Title
- The Handy History Answer Book: 3rd Edition
- Author
- David L Hudson Jr
- Publisher
- Visible Ink Press
- Publication year
- 2012
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1578593727
- ISBN 13
- 9781578593729
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
A concise guide to all things historical, this feast of facts and compelling stories recounts the revolutionary ideas, acts, and inventions that have changed the world. Beginning with a section on historical eras, this popular reference source tracks history and organizes information in 13 specific subject sections, ranging from politics and war to science and religion. It tackles exploration and settlement, technological advances, legal fireworks, financial and business events, social movements, natural and man-made disasters, medicine and disease, and art and culture. From the Stone Age to sports, from the Trojan War to the Arab Spring, and from the Hippocratic Oath to the internet, this is the perfect companion for history buffs of any age.
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About the Author
David L. Hudson Jr. is the author or coauthor of more than 20 books, including The American Bar Association Guide to Credit and Bankruptcy, The Encyclopedia of the First Amendment, The Handy Law Answer Book, and The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book. He works as a First Amendment scholar at the First Amendment Center and teaches at Vanderbilt Law School, the Nashville School of Law, and Middle Tennessee State University. He lives in Smyrna, Tennessee.
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