ILLINOIS ENCYCLOPEDIA  is the definitive reference work on Illinois — a single source reference dedicated to the history and geography of Illinois. The noted historian Michael E. Meagher has contributed to articles on Introduction to Illinois History, Early History of Illinois and Illinois History. These articles cover the history of Illinois, from the early explorers to twenty-first century events. Other major sections in this reference work are Illinois Symbols and Designations, Geography and Topography, Profiles of  Governors, Chronology of Historic Events, Dictionary of  Places, Constitution, Bibliography, Pictorial Scenes, State Executive Offices, State Agencies, Departments and Offices, Illinois Senators, Illinois Assembly Members, U.S. Senators and U.S. Congress members from Illinois, Directory of Historic Places and Index.

• INTRODUCTION TO ILLINOIS HISTORY

An overview of Illinois history written by Michael E.

Meagher.

• STATE  DESIGNATIONS

Describes all the state symbols.

• GEOGRAPHY  AND  TOPOGRAPHY

Describes Illinois’s unique physical properties.

• EARLY  HISTORY

An essay, edited by Michael Meagher chronicling Illinois

history from its first inhabitants to the arrival of early

explorers.

• HISTORY

An essay, edited by Michael Meagher, chronicling Illinois

history from the arrival of early explorers through

contemporary times. 

• CHRONOLOGY

An easy-to-read timeline displaying historical information

about the state.

• GOVERNORS

Biographies of all state governors, including territorial

governors. 

• DICTIONARY  OF  PLACES

Historical and contemporary information on all counties

and cities. Includes current population figures, place name

origins, locations, etc.

• ILLINOIS  PICTORIAL

A wide array of images documenting scenes from Illinois

and its history.

Volume One Includes:

• POLITICAL SECTION

State Executive Officers

State Agencies, Departments, and Offices

Illinois State Senators

Illinois Assembly Members

U.S.  Senators from Illinois

U.S. Representatives from Illinois

• DIRECTORY OF ILLINOIS HISTORIC PLACES

All the place listings as designated by the National Register of Historic Places.

• ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION

• BIBLIOGRAPHY

A list of titles recommended by Michael Meagher for further research.

• INDEX

A detailed index to all sections.

Volume Two Includes:

• Two Volumes • 1,384 Pages • 50+ Illustrations

• 5.5 x 8.5 Page Size • Hardcover • Copyright 2008

• ISBN 10 digit 040309335X • ISBN 13 digit 9781878592965

• Set price $165.00

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