Disasters and Tragic Events: An Encyclopedia of Catastrophes in American History [2 Volumes]

by Mitchell Newton-Matza

Tragedies and disasters have always been part of the fabric of American history. Some gave rise to reactions that profoundly influenced the nation. Others dominated public consciousness for a moment, then disappeared from collective memory. Organized chronologically, Disasters and Tragic Events examines these moments, covering both the familiar and the obscure and probing their immediate and long-term effects. Unlike other works that concentrate...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1610691652
• ISBN13: 9781610691659
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 856 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.4" x 7.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years