
Colonial America
From Jamestown to Yorktown
Palgrave Macmillan (Publisher)
Published on 30. October 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-333-79056-4 (ISBN)
Description
Colonial America 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, as is too often the case, Mary K. Geiter and W. A. Speck treat the history of the colonies as part of the wider history of the British Empire. They also include in their discussion those colonies which did not rebel against British rule, such as the islands in the West Indies. Using this valuable and informative approach to the study of the American colonies, 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
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
maps, index
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
309 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-79056-4 (9780333790564)
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Book
10/2002
Red Globe Press
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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.
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