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First published in 1974, England and the Discovery of America places the early explorations of the English in North America in the broad context of 15th and 16th century history. Marshalling evidenc……続きを見る

In 'The Winning of the West: From the Alleghanies to the Mississippi, 1769-1776', Theodore Roosevelt meticulously examines the early stages of westward expansion in America. Written in a detailed an……続きを見る

The Conestoga wagon was instrumental in the transportation of goods and people for both consumer and military purposes. Originating in England, early Pennsylvania craftsmen perfected the vehicle's d……続きを見る

New archeological discoveries may finally solve the greatest mystery of Colonial America in this history of Roanoke and Hatteras Islands. Established on what is now North Carolina’s Roanoke Island, ……続きを見る

A look into the role of public houses, taverns, alcohol consumption in colonial American society. Sharon V. Salinger's Taverns and Drinking in Early America supplies the first study of public houses……続きを見る

The French-Indian War was fought in the forests, open plains, and forts of the North American frontier. The French army, supported by North American tribes, was initially more successful than the Br……続きを見る

“Quick in the saddle and fast out of town.” Watch one of America’s most remarkable heroes come alive through fast-paced prose and gripping storytelling. He’s Famous for his Ride. He’s Essential for ……続きを見る

History is a tapestry woven with the threads of countless stories, cultures, and legacies. It is a journey through time, a window into the triumphs and tribulations of those who came before us. With……続きを見る

Nooks and Corners of Old New York celebrates the people, places, and events that shaped New York City's history. The authorーa newspaper reporter and novelist who wrote extensively on New York's ear……続きを見る

**“A scarifying, blood-soaked portrait of savagery on the early frontierーmuch of it committed by European settlers . . . superb.”ーKirkus Reviews (starred) An acclaimed historian captures the true ……続きを見る

This book explores the struggle to define self-government in the critical years following the Declaration of Independence, when Americans throughout the country looked to the Keystone State of Penns……続きを見る

King Philip's War was the result of over 50 years' tension between the native inhabitants of New England and its colonial settlers as the two parties competed for land and resources. A coalition of ……続きを見る

The only major conflict of Lord Dunmore's War, the battle of Point Pleasant was fought between Virginian militia and American Indians from the Shawnee and Mingo tribes. Following increased tensions ……続きを見る

The Mohegan-Brothertown minister Samson Occom (1723–1792) was a prominent political and religious leader of the Indigenous peoples of present-day New York and New England, among whom he is still rev……続きを見る

The First Revolutions in the Minds of the People is the first book in a four-book series. In these books, author James Thomson presents detailed discussions of the social revolutions that over 200 y……続きを見る

Plagues in sixteenth century England ravage London’s citizens. Cole, Clarke, and Collier surviving family members emerge and persevere to pursue freedom, liberty, and new opportunities. While mourni……続きを見る

Puritans, Plagues, and Promises transports you back four centuries into some of England’s most tumultuous times. From the beginning pages, a web of intrigue engulfs the first two characters: the Col……続きを見る

Promises offered on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean span the late sixteenth century and into the first third of the seventeenth century for the families Cole, Clarke, and Collier. This golden age o……続きを見る

With the final words of the Declaration of Independence, the signatories famously pledged to one another their lives, their fortunes, and their "sacred Honor." But what about those who made the oppo……続きを見る

A dramatic illustrated exploration of the infamous massacre of 1622, and the events of a pivotal conflict in colonial American history. Since 1607, English settlers of Jamestown maintained a shaky r……続きを見る

Emma Anderson uses one man's compelling story to explore the collision of Christianity with traditional Native religion in colonial North America. Pierre-Anthoine Pastedechouan was born into a nomad……続きを見る

Thomas Jefferson, a man of nearly unparalleled influence and excellence in the history of the United States, was a man of letters, but not of books. This autobiography, covering the years 1743-1790,……続きを見る

“A magisterial yet highly nuanced account that ventures back and forth across Mason and Dixon’s fabled demarcation line as audaciously as 18th-century raiding parties once did.”ーHarold Holzer, Wall……続きを見る

People have gathered in public drinking places to drink, relax, socialize, and do business for hundreds of years. For just as long, critics have described taverns and similar drinking establishments……続きを見る

"Error in history is like a flock of sheep jumping over a bridge; if one goes, the rest all follow." (Charles Campbell, cited by Jennings Cropper Wise in Ye Kingdom of Accawmacke) In Another Day, Je……続きを見る

The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, The African, first published in 1789 in London, is the autobiography of Olaudah Equiano. The narrative is argued to repre……続きを見る

Law – charters, statutes, judicial decisions, and traditions – mattered in colonial America, and laws about religion mattered a lot. The legal history of colonial America reveals that America has be……続きを見る

‘Michael Barone is the perfect person to write this important and thought-provoking book.' Andrew Roberts, author of Churchill: Walking with Destiny The Founding Fathers were men of high intellect, ……続きを見る

���� Explore "New World 1492: America's Birth" - A Captivating Journey through Four Books Step into the year 1492 and embark on an unforgettable voyage of discovery, collision, and legacy with our e……続きを見る

To join a conversation, one must know what is being said. Writing Early America is a field report on the current state of the historiography on the colonial eraーfrom the time of the Treaty of Utrec……続きを見る