Cassell's Dictionary of Modern American History by Peter Thompson
CASSELL'S DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN HISTORY is a clear and comprehensive history of the United States charting its progress from British colony immediately preceding the American Revolution to 21st century superpower. Blending lengthy in-depth articles on core themes and topics such as the American Revolution and the Civil War with quick-reference entries on hundreds of key names and events, it is the ideal reference for college students and an accessible companion to US history for the general reader.