The Complete Idiot's Guide to U.S. History, Graphic Illustrated

by Hite, Kenneth; Hendrix, Shepherd

• ISBN13: 9781592577859
• ISBN10: 1592577857
• Edition: GPH ORG
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-07-07
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

The Complete Idiot's Guide® to U.S. History, Graphic Illustrated! Presented in a high-impact, graphic novel format, this book fast-forwards through all the major events in American history. Easy to understand and visually engaging, this graphic illustrated guide transports readers back in time to bear witness to events such as:- The lives of the Native Americans-and how their lives changed.- The exploration and settlement of the 'new world'- The midnight ride of Paul Revere- The signing of the Declaration of Independence and the establishment of a new form of government- The triumphs and troubles of the westward expansion.- The abolishment of slavery and the achievement of suffrage.- The industrial revolution and the development of modern industry.- The scandals, wars, and assassinations of the twentieth century.- Stories of the everyday people who became famous-and infamous-throughout history. 

Author Biography

Kenneth Hite is a prolific author and designer of role-playing games with an academic background in history and international relations. He has been writing scripts for RPGs since 1981.

Shepherd Hendrix started out in 1991 as a professional comic book artist. The illustrator of Stagger Lee, Swamp Thing, and Tarzan, among many others, he eventually branched out into other creative roles such as storyboard artist, background designer, and concept artist. His animation credits include work on the -ôExtreme Ghostbusters-ö television series.