Best American History Encyclopedias: 2 Illustrated and Broad-Topic Picks

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Choosing an American history encyclopedia can be difficult when you want a reference that fits the way you plan to explore the subject.

The Oxford Companion covers political, social, cultural, intellectual, scientific, artistic, and religious aspects of U.S. history.

This time, we’ll introduce The Oxford Companion to United States History and Almanac of American History.

Quick-reference table of recommended products

Product name	Format	Entry count	Page count	Illustration count
The Oxford Companion to United States History	Hardcover	Over 1,400 entries	—	—
Almanac of American History	Paperback	—	384 pages	200 illustrations

The Oxford Companion to United States History

For readers who want a broad reference to the many facets of U.S. history, The Oxford Companion to United States History is recommended. Its more than 1,400 entries, written by some 900 historians and other scholars, cover political, diplomatic, and military history alongside social, cultural, and intellectual trends, as well as science, technology, medicine, the arts, and religion.

The Oxford Companion to United States History

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Almanac of American History

For readers who want an illustrated American history reference, Almanac of American History is recommended. Its 384 pages include 200 illustrations, offering readers an illustrated way to explore the subject.

Almanac of American History

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