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History of the United States from the discovery of the American continent (Volume IV)

History of the United States from the discovery of the American continent (Volume IV)

George Bancroft

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Biographies General19th Century United States HistoryRevolutionary Period (1775-1800)

ISBN10: 935360656X
ISBN13: 9789353606565
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 30 2019
Pages: 486
Weight: 1.35
Height: 1.08 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
At the threshold of revolution, a young nation begins to imagine itself into being. George Bancroft stands at its side, recording every step. Every chapter hums with consequence. History of the United States from the discovery of the American continent (Volume IV) carries Bancroft's sweeping narrative American history from the close of the colonial era into the rising storm of independence, tracing how ideas, loyalties and power collide across the Atlantic world. With an eye for character, conflict and principle, he follows colonial America politics as they harden into crisis, illuminating the American Revolution origins and the first experiments in collective self-rule that point towards early United States government. As a cornerstone of classic early US history, this fourth volume reveals how a patchwork of colonies begins to speak in the language of rights, liberty and union, setting the stage for colonial and revolutionary America and the early American republic era. Bancroft's renowned multi volume history series remains indispensable for history students seeking narrative sweep and for readers who prize a richly argued reference for scholars. Its blend of archival rigour and literary grace makes it an essential part of any classic American history collection, inviting newcomers while rewarding specialists who want to grasp a complete early American history in the making. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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