ONE - Colonial Period (1600-1775) 1

In The Shattered Cross, Linda Carol Jones explores the lives and work of five priests of the Séminaire de Québec, the first French Catholic missionaries to serve along the Mississippi River between ……続きを見る

Our perception of life at Monticello has changed dramatically over the past quarter century. The image of an estate presided over by a benevolent Thomas Jefferson has given way to a more complex vie……続きを見る

In "Washington and His Colleagues: A Chronicle of the Rise and Fall of Federalism," Henry Jones Ford meticulously explores the intricate evolution of federalism in the United States, examining the p……続きを見る

The stories we tell of American beginnings typically emphasize colonial triumph in the face of adversity. But the early years of English settlement in America were characterized by catastrophe: star……続きを見る

By the early eighteenth century, the rapid expansion of the British empire had created a technological problem: communication and networking became increasingly vital yet harder to maintain. As colo……続きを見る

The essays in this pathbreaking collection consider the significance of varied early American fragmentary genres and practicesーfrom diaries and poetry, to almanacs and commonplace books, to sermons……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

This provocative book debunks the myth that American gun culture was intentionally created by gun makers and demonstrates that gun ownership and use have been a core part of American society since o……続きを見る

This interdisciplinary study examines how age norms shaped the experiences of Europeans, Native Americans, and African Americans in colonial North America, exploring how diverse population groups co……続きを見る

In "The Present State of Virginia," Hugh Jones presents a thorough and insightful examination of colonial Virginia during the early 18th century. Utilizing a travelogue format, Jones blends personal……続きを見る

This is the first historical monograph to demonstrate settler colonialism’s significance for Early America. Based on a nuanced reading of the archive and using a comparative approach, the book treat……続きを見る

"The Heritage of The South" by Jubal Anderson Early is an anthology that navigates the intricate history and enduring impact of slavery in America. Featuring the story "A History of the Introduction……続きを見る

By the early eighteenth century, the rapid expansion of the British empire had created a technological problem: communication and networking became increasingly vital yet harder to maintain. As colo……続きを見る

L'Histoire de Kentucke, Nouvelle Colonie, se présente comme une œuvre collective essentielle, regroupant des récits captivants qui explorent les thèmes de la colonisation et de l'aventure sur le nou……続きを見る

The lost colony of Roanoke Island, North Carolina, was England's first experiment in civilian empire building and the first attempt at peaceful co-existence between Native Americans and the English.……続きを見る

This edition features • illustrations • a linked Table of Contents and Footnotes CONTENTS Introduction Judge Woodward's Letter to Colonel Proctor Lieutenant Helm's Letter to Judge Woodward Lieutenan……続きを見る

This edition features a linked Table of Contents CONTENTS LETTER OF REVEREND JONAS MICHAELIUS, 1628. "NOVUM BELGIUM" 1646 "JOURNAL OF NEW NETHERLAND" 1647 BY WHOM AND HOW NEW NET……続きを見る

The stories we tell of American beginnings typically emphasize colonial triumph in the face of adversity. But the early years of English settlement in America were characterized by catastrophe: star……続きを見る

A multicultural, multinational history of colonial America from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Internal Enemy and American Revolutions In the first volume in the Penguin History of the Uni……続きを見る

An early American history of Jamestown, Virginia, ‘The Cultural Roots of the 1622 Indian Attack’ shows the cultural aspects of the lives of both English settlers and American Indians, along with the……続きを見る

For thirteen-year-old Mary Chilton, every day is filled with adventure. She is surrounded by friends and family, and her windmill house feels like a castle to her. But Mary can't forget that her fam……続きを見る

Henry Jones Ford (1851-1925) was a political scientist, journalist, university professor, and government official who taught at Johns Hopkins University, and afterwards taught at the University of P……続きを見る

Civic engagement in the City of Brotherly Love gave birth to the American Revolution. Winner of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia Literary Award of The Athenaeum of Philadelphia During the colonial era,……続きを見る

Washington was glad to remain at Mount Vernon as long as possible after he had consented to serve as President, enjoying the life of a country gentleman, which was now much more suited to his taste ……続きを見る