"In this lively and engaging book, Bruce W. Dearstyne presents New York State history by exploring sixteen dramatic events. From the launch of the state government in April 1777 to the tragedy of September 11, 2001, these events altered the course of state and US history. Chapte…
"In this lively and engaging book, Bruce W. Dearstyne presents New York State history by exploring sixteen dramatic events. From the launch of the state government in April 1777 to the tragedy of September 11, 2001, these events altered the course of state and US history. Chapte…
Breda -- Leiden University -- Kiliaen van Rensselaer -- Den eyckenboom -- Schout of Rensselaerswyck -- The beginning of the end in Rensselaerswyck -- Manhattan -- Mary Doughty -- Colendonck -- Council of nine men -- The remonstrance -- The response -- The backlash -- A descripti…
The War of 1812, sometimes called "America#x92; s forgotten war", was a curious affair. At the time, it was dismissed as "Mr. Madison#x92; s War". Later it was hailed by some as America#x92; s "Second War for Independence" and ridiculed by others, such as President Harry Truman,…
The War of 1812, sometimes called "America’s forgotten war", was a curious affair. At the time, it was dismissed as "Mr. Madison’s War". Later it was hailed by some as America’s "Second War for Independence" and ridiculed by others, such as President Harry Truman,…