TY - BOOK AU - Ward, Greg. TI - The rough guide history of the USA SN - 1858287774 AV - E 178.1 .W212 2003 PY - 2003/// CY - London PB - Rough Guides N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 383-395) and index N2 - This guide gives an accessible overview of the USA's remarkable evolution into the wealthiest and most powerful nation on earth. It covers everything from the beginnings of human settlement to the aftermath of September 11th. It also includes a continual timeline, plus illuminating sidebars on figures and topics such as Benjamin Franklin, Henry Ford, Malcolm X and the Iran-Contra affair. www.shelfari.com ER -