Colonial America
From Jamestown to Yorktown
Published on 30. October 2002
Book
Hardback
XI, 228 pages
978-0-333-79055-7 (ISBN)
Description
Colonial America: From Jamestown to Yorktown deals with the development of the American colonies from the first permanent settlement at Jamestown to the independence of the thirteen which became the USA. Instead of anticipating the birth of a nation, Mary K. Geiter and W. A. Speck treat the history of the colonies as part of the wider history of the British Empire, including colonies in the Americas which did not rebel against British rule, such as the islands in the West Indies. In this way, Geiter and Speck demonstrate how Britain and America shared a common history for nearly two hundred years.
Reviews / Votes
'This book comprises an exemplary introduction to the history of early British America, and I have no hesitation in recommending it.' - Betty Wood, Girton College, CambridgeMore details
Series
Edition
2002
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
480 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-79055-7 (9780333790557)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4039-1376-0
Schweitzer Classification
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Book
10/2002
Palgrave Macmillan
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Persons
MARY K. GEITER is Assistant Professor at Immaculata College, Pennsylvania.
W. A. SPECK is Emeritus Professor of History at Leeds University and Visiting Professor at the University of Northumbria.
W. A. SPECK is Emeritus Professor of History at Leeds University and Visiting Professor at the University of Northumbria.
Content
Preface.- Introduction.- PART I: THE IMPERIAL CONTEXT.- The British Empire in America to 1750.- British Society in the Era of Western Migration.- Anglo-Indian Relations.- PART II: THE AMERICAN CONTEXT.- The Chesapeake.- New England.- The Middle Colonies.- The Lower South.- The West Indies.- PART III: THE IMPERIAL CONNECTION.- The Glorious Revolution in England and America.- King William's and Queen Anne's Wars.- 'Salutary Neglect'? British Imperial Policy under the First Two Georges.- The French and Indian War.- PART IV: THE IMPERIAL CRISIS.- British America at the Accession of George III.- Adjustment to Empire 1763-1770.- The Imperial Crisis: 'Tis time to part'.- Conclusion.- Guide to Further Reading.- Index.