FACTS ON FILE INC. http://www.infobasepublishing.com/OnlineProducts.aspx Facts on File - AMERICAN HISTORY ONLINE Spanning more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history, Facts On File's American History Online database revolutionizes the way students and researchers can explore the different facets of American history, with a user-friendly interface and award-winning content. The authoritative, curriculum-based content is culled from many acclaimed Facts On File print titles. By providing the most comprehensive range of information in one complete resource—subject entries, biographies, primary sources, images and videos, maps and charts, timelines—American History Online offers a virtual library of American history for students and researchers of all ages. 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