The Colonial Era In America

By George Park Fisher

Book Overview

""The Colonial Era in America"" by George Park Fisher is a comprehensive historical account of the colonial period in America, spanning from the first European settlements in the early 1600s to the onset of the American Revolution in 1765. The book explores the political, social, economic, and religious developments that shaped the colonies and led to the formation of the United States.Fisher delves into the motivations behind European colonization of the Americas, the interactions between the colonizers and Native American tribes, and the establishment of the thirteen original colonies. He also examines the impact of slavery and the slave trade on the colonies, as well as the growth of religious diversity and the role of religion in colonial society.Throughout the book, Fisher provides detailed analysis of key events and figures, including the Salem Witch Trials, the Great Awakening, and the rise of colonial resistance to British rule. He also explores the cultural and intellectual developments of the period, including the emergence of literature and the arts in the colonies.Overall, ""The Colonial Era in America"" offers a comprehensive and engaging overview of this important period in American history, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the origins of the United States and the complex forces that shaped its development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163792306
• ISBN13: 9781163792308
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"