Updated to include events through the year 2000, the Millennial Edition of — an entertaining, authoritative survey of our nation's history, presented in the popular Timetables format — not only chronicles the events occurring in American politics, arts, science, and technology, but relates them to simultaneous developments throughout the rest of the world. From breakthroughs in the sciences to breakdowns in international relations, from the heroes who mastered the playing fields to masterpieces of art and literature, provides a comprehensive account of the march of civilization. is an invaluable resource for serious students and dabblers alike.