From the beginning of the colonial period to the recent conflicts in the Middle East, encounters with the Muslim world have helped Americans define national identity and purpose. Focusing on America’s encounter with the Barbary states of North Africa from 1776 to 1815, Robert Al…
From the beginning of the colonial period to the recent conflicts in the Middle East, encounters with the Muslim world have helped Americans define national identity and purpose. Focusing on America's encounter with the Barbary states of North Africa from 1776 to 1815, Robert Al…
Between 1760 and 1800, the people of the United States created a new nation, based on the idea that all people have the right to govern themselves. This introduction recreates the experiences that led to the Revolution; theexperience of war; and the post-war creation of a new po…
"Between 1760 and 1800, the people of the United States created a new nation, based on the idea that all people have the right to govern themselves. This Very Short Introduction recreates the experiences that led to the Revolution; the experience of war; and the post-war creatio…
Background to revolution -- Rebellion in the colonies -- Independence -- War -- Was America different?
Between 1760 and 1800, the people of the United States created a new nation, based on the idea that all people have the right to govern themselves. This introduction recreates the experiences that led to the Revolution; the experience of war; and the post-war creation of a new p…
Between 1760 and 1800, the people of the United States created a new nation, based on the idea that all people have the right to govern themselves. This introduction recreates the experiences that led to the Revolution; the experience of war; and the post-war creation of a new p…
The introduction to this new edition of Olaudah Equiano's classic narrative is clear and lucid, full of useful historical background information and superb biographical coverage, written from a completely novel point of view.