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America Then and Now

By Frank Hopkinson
Series: Then and Now
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This book offers a window into history: to the most famous conflicts fought on American soil, the triumphant victories of its sporting events, and even journeys to race in space which jettisoned from the land of the free and the home of the brave. From the... Read More
Format: Hardback
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This book offers a window into history: to the most famous conflicts fought on American soil, the triumphant victories of its sporting events and even journeys to race in space which jettisoned from the land of the free and the home of the brave.

A comprehensive history and politics book exploring American conflicts and triumphs over the past 250 years

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This book offers a window into history: to the most famous conflicts fought on American soil, the triumphant victories of its sporting events, and even journeys to race in space which jettisoned from the land of the free and the home of the brave.

From the American Revolution of 1765 through to the US Capitol insurrection of 2021, this book follows a nation brimming with politics, history, culture, and more. Discover the places and stories that make America, in this celebration of a nation.

Featuring:

  • The Roots of Settlement
  • Revolution and Independence
  • A Nation is Born
  • Journeys West and the Gold Rush
  • A Nation Torn Apart and Rebuilt
  • The Gilded Age
  • Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future
  • On the Move — America’s Revolution in Transport
  • Global Entertainment Capital
  • Carved in Stone: America’s Great Memorials

A celebratory volume of Pavilion's best-selling Then and Now series.

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    America Then and Now
    This book offers a window into history: to the most famous conflicts fought on American soil, the triumphant victories of its sporting events, and even journeys to race in space which jettisoned from the land of the free and the home of the brave. From the American Revolution of 1765 through to the US Capitol insurrection of 2021, this book...
    By Frank Hopkinson
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008741518

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pavilion

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 285.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 320

Collections

American & Canadian History Arts & Culture Father's Day Frank Hopkinson History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Photography Books Series: Then and Now

About the Author

Frank Hopkinson joined My Guy magazine as a photo-story writer in 1980 eventually becoming editor in 1987 and Group Editor of My Guy, Loving and Look In! in 1992. He bought the titles from IPC Magazines in 1995 and continued to publish My Guy as a monthly until 2000. All of his living relatives have appeared in photo-stories.

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