This work catapults Gordon-Reed into the very first rank of historians of slavery.

The cause for which the colonists fought, liberty and independence, was glorious indeed. Here is an equally glorious narrative of an event that changed the world, capturing the profound and passionate struggle to found a free nation.

"Originally published in 1901"--T.p. verso.

This is a superb work of history, reminding us of the horrors and heroism that marked the dawning of our nation.

This work demonstrates Edmund Burke's ability to set contemporary problems within a wider context of political theory. It was a dire warning of the consequences that would follow the mismanagement of change.

"Compelling, provocative, and learned. This book is a stunning and sophisticated reevaluation of the American empire. Hopkins tells an old story in a truly new way--American history will never be the same again.

He surveys this complex story with imagination and insight and provides an essential starting point for all those interested in the interaction of Europeans and Indians in early American life."—Christian Science Monitor "Calloway wants to ...

The book that launched environmental history, William Cronon's Changes in the Land, now revised and updated.

“Captivating . . . ideal for anyone interested in the true story of Pocahontas [and] historians and students interested in early Colonial American history.” —Simone Bonim, History in Review Camilla Townsend’s stunning book, ...

Tobacco and Slaves is a major reinterpretation of the economic and political transformation of Chesapeake society from 1680 to 1800.