American Colonial Era

Discover & Enjoy America’s Past Like Never Before with An Immersive, Entertaining Journey into United States Early History! Step back into enchanting, early America & bring your family, friends, & history buffs on a thrilling adventure: the first European explorers to the United States birth! Much more than a game—it’s an interactive experience that blends entertainment, education, hilarity & healthy, friendly competition. You’ll Love: 1. 776+ Engaging, Entertaining Questions – Packed with hundreds of multiple-choice questions & long, intriguing, interesting fact filled, often ...

The call for liberty creates a divide between family and country, desire and duty, love and loyalty. In 1777, caught in the crossroads of the American Revolution, sisters Maebel and Coralie Bohannon's quaint New Jersey village becomes a battleground as they house American officers. Rebellion...

Dive into the life of one of America's founding fathers with "Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin: Adapted for Modern Readers." This refreshed edition breathes new life into Franklin's timeless narrative with clean formatting and contemporary typography, making it accessible to today’s readers. We've retained Franklin's original tone and themes, while lightly clarifying the language for a smoother reading experience, allowing you to appreciate the wit and wisdom of this visionary thinker without barriers. Set in the vibrant era of American independence, Franklin’s journey from humble ...

BEFORE GOLD. BEFORE SILVER. THERE WERE PEARLS. In 1498, Christopher Columbus made a discovery that would change the world forever. Not gold. Not silver. 👉 Pearls. Hidden beneath the Caribbean lay unimaginable wealth — and the beginning of a system built on exploitation, slavery, and human suffering. A STORY ROOTED IN REAL HISTORY Blood for Pearls is inspired by true events and reveals a forgotten chapter of history: 👉 the first economic engine of the Americas — powered by pearls. Through the lives of: Charaima, an Indigenous boy torn from his world Dembe, an African forced into ...

Cecil John Rhodes became one of the most influential people in the history of the British Empire. He made a fortune in South Africa by leading the world's most important diamond mining company, De Beers. While he was a busy entrepreneur, he was also a member of the Cape Colony's legislature and served as prime minister from 1890 to 1896, a key period for the development of racial discrimination.

Before an empire could claim a continent, Indigenous nations stood together and challenged its power. The hidden truth behind Pontiac's War is that a rebellion does not need to overthrow an empire to change history forever. In 1763, after France lost its influence in North America, Britain believed it had inherited control over vast territories across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley. But the Indigenous nations who lived on these lands had their own governments, traditions, and visions for the future. They refused to accept a new authority that ignored their independence and threatened their...

Over the last generation, historians have broadened our understanding of colonial America by adopting both a trans-Atlantic and a trans-continental perspective, examining the interplay of Europe, Africa, and the Americas through the flow of goods, people, plants, animals, capital, and ideas. In this Very Short Introduction, Alan Taylor presents an engaging overview of the best of this new scholarship.  

The vast scale and number of battles that the British Empire engaged in during its colonial expansion is truly monumental. It is this historical enormity that has inspired the creation of this book series, "The Battles of the British Empire." This series serves as a tribute to the remarkable military endeavours and strategic genius demonstrated by the British forces over centuries. It seeks to explore and document the various conflicts that defined an era and shaped the modern world. In my recent book, "Great Military Units of History," I ranked the British Empire's forces second only to ...

What if the darkest legend of America’s wilderness wasn’t just a myth, but a mirror? For over three centuries, whispers have drifted through the pines of southern New Jersey, stories of wings slicing through moonlight, of screams echoing across frozen fields, of hoofprints appearing overnight in fresh snow. The creature behind them has gone by one unforgettable name: the Jersey Devil. In The Devil in the Pines: The Untold Origins of America’s Most Haunting Myth, historian and storyteller Rowan Edevane unravels the tangled roots of a legend that refuses to die. From colonial almanacs ...

Did you know that the first English settlement in the New World was a disaster? Perhaps you have heard the story of Roanoke before. Or maybe even the creation of Jamestown. But have you heard about the Spanish colonies in North America? Or the French and Dutch settlements? Colonial America was diverse, with European settlers from various nations coming to the New World and meeting the Native Americans who already inhabited the land. What were their interactions like? Was there any semblance of peace between all of the groups who called this land their home?

The vast scale and number of battles that the British Empire engaged in during its colonial expansion is truly monumental. It is this historical enormity that has inspired the creation of this book series, "The Battles of the British Empire." This series serves as a tribute to the remarkable military endeavours and strategic genius demonstrated by the British forces over centuries. It seeks to explore and document the various conflicts that defined an era and shaped the modern world. In my recent book, "Great Military Units of History," I ranked the British Empire's forces second only to ...

The vast scale and number of battles that the British Empire engaged in during its colonial expansion is truly monumental. It is this historical enormity that has inspired the creation of this book series, "The Battles of the British Empire." This series serves as a tribute to the remarkable military endeavours and strategic genius demonstrated by the British forces over centuries. It seeks to explore and document the various conflicts that defined an era and shaped the modern world. In my recent book, "Great Military Units of History," I ranked the British Empire's forces second only to ...

What happens when a young nation takes its first steps onto the global stage? The year was 1898, and the Spanish-American War would prove to be more than a clash of arms—it was the turning point that transformed the United States into a global power. The Road to Empire: How the Spanish-American War Reshaped Cuba, the Philippines, and America's Future brings this pivotal conflict to life with clarity and depth. From the battle cries of Cuba Libre to the thunder of cannons in Manila Bay, this book traces the story of a brief yet world-changing war that dismantled Spain’s empire and ...

Transform Your Thanksgiving into a Feast of Laughter, Learning, & Legendary Fun! 🦃🍁 Why settle for just turkey & pie when you can add a side of brain-boosting, belly-laughing trivia to your holiday table? This book is your ultimate Thanksgiving companion, packed with 101+ trivia questions with incredibly fun and funny detailed answer explanations that will entertain kids, challenge adults, & spark hilarious debates over who really knows their Pilgrim history. From fascinating facts about the First Thanksgiving to funny turkey tidbits, this quiz is the perfect way to bond while ...

What if the history you were taught left out the most vital pieces of the story? From the footsteps of the First Nations who shaped the land for millennia, to the daring Viking explorers, to the clash of empires that decided the fate of an entire continent—Canada’s history is filled with untold stories waiting to be discovered. Canada’s Unwritten History brings to life the extraordinary journey of a nation forged not in a single moment, but through centuries of resilience, struggle, and cultural exchange. With vivid storytelling, this book traces the origins of Canada from its ...

In 1656, a planter in colonial Maryland tortured and killed one of his slaves, an Angolan man named Antonio who refused to work the fields. Over three centuries later, a Detroit labor organizer named Simon Owens watched as strikebreakers wielding bats and lead pipes beat his fellow autoworkers for protesting their inhumane working conditions. Antonio and Owens had nothing in common but the color of their skin and the economic injustices they battled - yet the former is what defines them in America’s consciousness.

Witness the epic Indigenous history of the Haudenosaunee, a diplomatic powerhouse that actively outmaneuvered empires. Perfect for your focused morning commute or a long drive, this immersive narrative transports you to the pre-colonial woodlands where warring tribes forged a revolutionary...

Do you want to learn about Abigail Adams but don’t have the time or patience to read a thick book? Then this short and concise book “Abigail Adams: First Lady of the United States” is for you!! During Abigail Adams’ long and productive life, she had many interesting adventures and made many contributions to the young American republic, including the following: One of the “founding mothers” of the United States of America. Acted as a political advisor to her husband while he served as ambassador, vice president, and president, for the United States. An early advocate for the ...

The vast scale and number of battles that the British Empire engaged in during its colonial expansion is truly monumental. It is this historical enormity that has inspired the creation of this book series, "The Battles of the British Empire." This series serves as a tribute to the remarkable military endeavours and strategic genius demonstrated by the British forces over centuries. It seeks to explore and document the various conflicts that defined an era and shaped the modern world. In my recent book, "Great Military Units of History," I ranked the British Empire's forces second only to ...

The American Revolution Had Thousands of Female Founders — Most of Them Have Never Been Named The story of the American Revolution is usually told through a small cast of celebrated men. Battles, debates, and declarations are recounted from the perspectives of generals and signers of the Declaration of Independence. What most accounts leave out is the parallel story of the women who made the Revolution possible, women whose courage, sacrifice, and organizational skill shaped the direction of the new Republic just as surely as the deeds of their male counterparts. Some of these women are ...