The United States: An Illustrated History

THIS COMPELLING CHRONICLEof our country is a vivid, vibrant combination of National Geo- graphic's greatest strengths: unparalleled photographs and a long tradition of concise yet comprehensive prose. Featuring stunning period maps and scores of historic photographs, paintings, and artifacts, as well as insightful sidebars highlighting the works of contemporary artists, poets, humanitarians, and politicians, this series of wide-ranging essays explores the key themes and sub- jects of each era of American history, from the first arrivals to the first challenging years of the 21st century.

THIS COMPELLING CHRONICLEof our country is a vivid, vibrant combination of National Geo- graphic's greatest strengths: unparalleled photographs and a long tradition of concise yet comprehensive prose. Featuring stunning period maps and scores of historic photographs, paintings, and artifacts, as well as insightful sidebars highlighting the works of contemporary artists, poets, humanitarians, and politicians, this series of wide-ranging essays explores the key themes and sub- jects of each era of American history, from the first arrivals to the first challenging years of the 21st century.

THIS COMPELLING CHRONICLEof our country is a vivid, vibrant combination of National Geo- graphic's greatest strengths: unparalleled photographs and a long tradition of concise yet comprehensive prose. Featuring stunning period maps and scores of historic photographs, paintings, and artifacts, as well as insightful sidebars highlighting the works of contemporary artists, poets, humanitarians, and politicians, this series of wide-ranging essays explores the key themes and sub- jects of each era of American history, from the first arrivals to the first challenging years of the 21st century.

THIS COMPELLING CHRONICLEof our country is a vivid, vibrant combination of National Geo- graphic's greatest strengths: unparalleled photographs and a long tradition of concise yet comprehensive prose. Featuring stunning period maps and scores of historic photographs, paintings, and artifacts, as well as insightful sidebars highlighting the works of contemporary artists, poets, humanitarians, and politicians, this series of wide-ranging essays explores the key themes and sub- jects of each era of American history, from the first arrivals to the first challenging years of the 21st century.