Americans at war

Americans at war society, culture, and the homefront / [electronic resource] : John P. Resch, editor in chief. - Detroit, Mich. : Macmillan Reference USA, c2005. - 1 online reference (4 v.) : ill., photos, maps - Gale virtual reference library .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

v. 1. 1500-1815 -- v. 2. 1816-1900 -- v. 3. 1901-1945 -- v. 4. 1946-present.

Covers major American conflicts from the Colonial Wars through the War on Terrorism in the context of cultural and social events and conditions on the home front. Illustrated articles cover both biographies and topics such as civil liberties, media, politics, popular culture, religion, memory and national identity, civic celebrations, monumental art, literature, the roles of women and minorities, veterans, science and technology, humor, and music. General audiences.

9780028659930 (electronic book) 0028659937 (electronic book)


War and society--United States.


United States--History, Military.
United States--Social conditions.
United States--Social life and customs.