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Though the Shawnee chief Tecumseh attempted to form a confederacy of tribes to stem the tide of white settlement in the Old Northwest, in November of 1811, the Americans marched to his village at th……続きを見る

How Tocqueville’s ideas can help us build resilient liberal democracies in a divided world How can today’s liberal democracies withstand the illiberal wave sweeping the globe? What can revive our wa……続きを見る

Fundamentally reshapes our understanding of the causes of the American Revolution and the pivotal role foreign news and misinformation played in driving colonists to revolt. Runner-up of the Journal……続きを見る

At the beginning of 1776, and then at the end, Thomas Paine published two highly influential pamphlets that form perfect bookends to that revolutionary year of American history. In January, Common S……続きを見る

Over the past several centuries much been written about the greatest losers in the American Revolution--the Loyalists. It is well known that thousands withdrew from the scene of conflict and settled……続きを見る

Since our nation's founding, The Declaration of Independence has asserted its supremacy. For 2 1/2 centuries, The Declaration of Independence has been asserting its supremacy. In 2022, the Declarati……続きを見る

A centuries-old secret document unravels the origin story of America and reveals the intellectual crime of the millennia in this "hugely entertaining" dive into our country’s history to discover the……続きを見る

The story of Legacy lies at the intersection of ancestry research and early American history. My ancestors were there at the beginning of America including descendants of four native tribes. My Euro……続きを見る

The Age of Revolutions has been celebrated for the momentous transition from absolute monarchies to representative governments and the creation of nation-states in the Atlantic world. Much less reco……続きを見る

In 1845, Horatio Newton Moore (1814-1859) published "The Life and Times of General Francis Marion." Francis Marion (c. 1732 – 1795) was a military officer who served in the American Revolutionary Wa……続きを見る

"Hannay had written some memorable historical essays...especially the History of the Queen's Rangers...the work won much praise for research and honest independence." The Gazette (Montreal), Oct. 8,……続きを見る

John Laurens (1754 – 1782) was an American soldier and statesman from South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War, best known for his criticism of slavery and his efforts to help recruit sl……続きを見る

In the wake of national crises and sharp shifts in the electorate, new members of Congress march off to Washington full of intense idealism and the desire for instant changeーbut often lacking in an……続きを見る

"Show me your cemeteries, and I will tell you what kind of people you have." - Benjamin Franklin Discover the historic haunts and frightful specters that make the city of brotherly love a haven for ……続きを見る

Dispelling common myths about the first US president and revealing the real George Washington. Winner of the George Washington Prize George Washingtonーhero of the French and Indian War, commander i……続きを見る

Schoolteachers love to say, "The Articles of Confederation failed, because it had a weak central government", but, friends, the Articles of Confederation possess virtues. We need to extol the virtue……続きを見る

Now in its 4th edition, Revolutionary America explains the crucial events in the history of the United States between 1763 and 1815, when settlers in North America rebelled against British rule, won……続きを見る

"John Preston Arthur's History of Western North Carolina has for many years been considered one of the prime sources of information on the growth of the western section of the state." -Asheville Cit……続きを見る

Este libro es una guía práctica y accesible para saber más sobre John Adams, que le aportará la información esencial y le permitirá ganar tiempo. En tan solo 50 minutos usted podrá: • Conocer más so……続きを見る

About the Book Before Christopher Columbus's arrival, the New World was populated by people who likely originated in Asia. Each physiographic area's predominant culture was defined by the foods and ……続きを見る

Following the American Declaration of Independence, communities from Boston to Savannah were forced to make a choice: to strike out for an independent republic, or remain true to the British Crown. ……続きを見る

"A classic of West Virginia history." -West Virginia History On View, WVU "With all the interest of an epic, a picture of the heroic age of a most important section of the great west." -Weekly Natio……続きを見る

In "Formation of the Union, 1750-1829," Albert Bushnell Hart presents a comprehensive and incisive narrative detailing the complex social, political, and economic factors that led to the unification……続きを見る

In Smallpox in Washington's Army: Disease, War and Society during the Revolutionary War , the author argues that smallpox played an integral role in military affairs for both the British and Contine……続きを見る

In "Fighting King George," John T. McIntyre presents a compelling narrative that intricately weaves together the tumultuous events of the American Revolution with the personal stories of those who d……続きを見る

This interesting and informative book is a must-read for everyone who loves to read about history, the American Revolution, and South Carolina. There are over 500 Revolutionary War sites in South Ca……続きを見る

A collection of the best quotes, speeches, and advice from one of the most influential founders of the United States of America. Benjamin Franklin is a towering figure not just in American history, ……続きを見る

This LA Times Book Prize finalist is a timely and fascinating account of the raucous public demand for smallpox inoculation during the American Revolution and the origin of vaccination in the United……続きを見る

The assortment of political views held by Baptists was as diverse as any other denomination in the early United States, but they were bound together by a fundamental belief in the inviolability of t……続きを見る

The first and only book-length biography of William Moultrie Crescent Moon over Carolina examines the life of Major General William Moultrie (1730-1805) who is best remembered for his valiant defens……続きを見る