Overview
With deeper coverage than any other source, Encyclopedia of the Political History of the United States identifies and illuminates patterns and interrelations that will expand the reader's understanding of political institutions, culture, behavior, and change. Unlike most references, it focuses on both government and history, bringing exceptional breadth and depth to the topic with more than 100 essays for each critical time period. A comprehensive timeline, topical trees and a synoptic table of contents, as well as maps, photos, and tables support the entries and add structure.