Donald Elder III & Michael F. Shaughnessy 
Greatest Events in American History [PDF ebook] 

Since time immemorial, history has been punctuated by a series of events-some large, some small-that have shaped civilizations. In this classic text, two historians examine some of the most important events in American history which have shaped the American experience and impacted the drive for democracy and freedom. Indeed, some of these incidents have shaped other countries and other nations and literally the free world. This book is an in-depth examination of those crucial, critical episodes.