The Illinois Chronicles: The Story of the State of Illinois - From its Birth to the Present Day (What on Earth State Chronicles)

Skipworth, Mark

ISBN 10: 0995577013 / ISBN 13: 9780995577015

Published by What on Earth!, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Illinois Chronicles: The Story of the State of Illinois - From its Birth to the Present Day (What on Earth State Chronicles)
• Publisher: What on Earth!
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0995577013
• ISBN 13: 9780995577015
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

In celebration of its official Bicentennial year, take a trip through the incredible history of Illinois with this fascinating timeline book that brings to life 200 years of the State’s history

Beautifully illustrated and hugely engaging, The Illinois Chronicles’ show-stopping main feature is a 6-foot-long, fold-out timeline with more than 100 stunning images and illuminating captions that take readers on the Prairie State’s remarkable journey. The informative text is written in the form of nearly 50 “newspaper” articles, capturing important events in Illinois history in an engaging way. Experience key moments such as the birth of Illinois as the 21st state, the Chicago fire, Abraham Lincoln’s political rise, the Chicago World Fair, Barack Obama’s presidential election, the Chicago Cubs’ first world championship, and more. With features such as an Illinois Honor Roll – 36 mini biographies of important people in Illinois history – as well as 27 places to visit, a map, and information on the government branches and state flags, it all adds up to an exciting story of the people and events whose unique legacy can still be felt today.

About the Authors

Mark Skipworth is US consulting editor of The Illinois Chronicles. He studied Modern History at St John's College, Oxford University, and was a senior newspaper editor at The Sunday Times in London. At the Daily and Sunday Telegraphs in London, he was Executive Editor and later Deputy Editor. As a reporter, he won a number of prestigious media awards for campaigns and investigations. Mark has a passion for history and has chaired numerous events at literary festivals in Britain and internationally. He has written several nonfiction works.

Christopher Lloyd graduated with a double-first class degree in history from Cambridge University. Christopher became Technology Editor with The Sunday Times newspaper in London and is now a bestselling author of more than 15 books on world history including What on Earth Happened? The Complete Story of the Planet, Life and People from the Big Bang to the Present Day (Bloomsbury) and the series of What on Earth? Timeline Wallbooks and more. He is in great demand as a lecturer and public speaker throughout the world at conferences, educational seminars, museums, festivals and schools.