Milestone Documents of American Leaders: Exploring the Primary Sources of Notable Americans - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 097977585X ISBN 13: 9780979775857

Publisher: Schlager Group, 2009

Synopsis

Part of the Milestone Documents series, this book offers a biographical approach to the study of primary source documents. From presidents, jurists, and legislators to influential private citizens, it features important full-text sources written by the people who shaped the nation.

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From School Library Journal:

Grade 10 Up—This useful set examines 120 influential Americans in relation to their writings and speeches. A helpful glossary and time line and an undated black-and-white portrait are included in every entry. Each article presents a brief overview and the legacy of the individual; an explanation and analysis of, and essential quotes from, the documents; and additional recommended resources. Short letters, diary entries, and speeches are reproduced in their entirety, while longer documents, such as legal opinions, include only the most salient ideas. Between three and nine primary-source documents are included for each individual. The documents are as personal and poignant as Ronald Reagan's letter disclosing his diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and as public and political as an inaugural address. Documents range from Benjamin Franklin's writings in 1743 to Condoleezza Rice's keynote address at the World Economic Forum in 2008. Controversies surrounding the works of these famous Americans are recognized in an unbiased manner. "Questions for Further Study" that follow each entry will generate discussion in history classes and provide a good starting point for history fair projects. The format is similar to Milestone Documents in American History (Schlager Group, 2008) and while there is some overlap between the sets, it is not enough to preclude purchase of this informative work. Purchase includes free access to the ebook version until January 2012. Web setup is a snap, and one site seamlessly links patrons to all the digitized Salem History products in your library.—Patricia N. McClune, Conestoga Valley High School, Lancaster, PA END

About this edition

• Publisher: Schlager Group
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 097977585X
• ISBN 13: 9780979775857
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 2300
• Editor: Finkelman Paul, Percoco James A.