Colonial America deals with the development of the American colonies from the first permanent settlement at Jamestown to the independence of the thirteen which became the USA. Instead of anticipating the birth of a nation, as is too often the case, Mary K. Geiter and W. A. Speck treat the history of the colonies as part of the wider history of the British Empire. They also include in their discussion those colonies which did not rebel against British rule, such as the islands in the West Indies.

Using this valuable and informative approach to the study of the American colonies, Geiter and Speck demonstrate how Britain and America shared a common history for nearly two hundred years.

'This book comprises an exemplary introduction to the history of early British America, and I have no hesitation in recommending it.' - Betty Wood, Girton College, Cambridge

About the Author
MARY K. GEITER is Assistant Professor at Immaculata College, Pennsylvania.

W. A. SPECK is Emeritus Professor of History at Leeds University and Visiting Professor at the University of Northumbria.

Reviews
'This book comprises an exemplary introduction to the history of early British America, and I have no hesitation in recommending it.' - Betty Wood, Girton College, Cambridge



Book Information
ISBN 9780333790557
Author Mary Geiter
Format Hardback
Page Count 228
Imprint Red Globe Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 460g