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"It has been my object in this book to put into a handy form a short narrative of the History of the Thirteen Colonies. In the limited space at my command I have endeavoured to give as often as possible the actual words of contemporaries, hoping that the reader may thereby be tempted to search further for himself amongst the mass of documentary evidence which still needs so much careful study." Early English Voyages to North America Virginia: the First Great Colony of the British The Colonisation of Maryland and the Carolinas The Puritans in Plymouth and Massachusetts Connecticut; Rhode Island…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
"It has been my object in this book to put into a handy form a short narrative of the History of the Thirteen Colonies. In the limited space at my command I have endeavoured to give as often as possible the actual words of contemporaries, hoping that the reader may thereby be tempted to search further for himself amongst the mass of documentary evidence which still needs so much careful study." Early English Voyages to North America Virginia: the First Great Colony of the British The Colonisation of Maryland and the Carolinas The Puritans in Plymouth and Massachusetts Connecticut; Rhode Island and Providence Plantation; New Haven; Maine; New Hampshire The Fight With the Dutch for Their Settlement of New Netherlands The Quaker Settlements and Georgia The Social and Economic History of New England The Social and Economic History of the Southern and Middle Colonies The French Colonies in North America French Aggression The Struggle Between English and French Colonists
Autorenporträt
Reginald W. Jeffery, a meticulous chronicler of American history, is best known for his comprehensive work on the formative years of the United States, 'The History of the Thirteen Colonies of North America: 1497-1763 (Illustrated)'. In this seminal text, Jeffery offers a compelling narrative that meticulously weaves together the complex tapestry of events, ideologies, and personalities that contributed to the formation of the original thirteen colonies. His scholarship delves into the nuances of early colonial politics, economic systems, and cultural dynamics, underpinned by an array of illustrations that bring the era to vivid life. With a literary style that combines accessibility with academic rigor, Jeffery's meticulous research outshines in his ability to provide clarity and context to the colonial period. His work is an indispensable resource for both students and aficionados of American history, presenting an era marked by exploration, conflict, and the nascent stirrings of nationhood. Jeffery's contribution to the field is characterized by a commitment to historical accuracy and a profound understanding of the social undercurrents that influenced the trajectory of American development during its foundational century.