America Then and Now
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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.
A comprehensive history and politics book exploring American conflicts and triumphs over the past 250 years
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.
Series: Then and Now
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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
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.
Also by Frank Hopkinson
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