The Negro in the American Revolution is a pioneering study by Benjamin Quarles that examines the crucial yet often overlooked role of African Americans in the struggle for American independence. The book explores the experiences of enslaved and free Black people during the Revolutionary era, analyzing their military participation, political choices, and the social conditions that shaped their i…
The Birth of the Nation offers a vivid portrait of American society on the eve of the Revolution. Arthur M. Schlesinger examines the daily life, values, beliefs, and social structures of the colonies before independence. Through detailed analysis of political tensions, economic conditions, religious influences, and cultural developments, the book reveals how diverse colonial communities contrib…
The Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan, Volume 1, is part of a comprehensive multi-volume reference work that provides authoritative information on Japanese history, culture, society, geography, arts, politics, and key personalities. Compiled by leading scholars and experts, the encyclopedia offers detailed entries supported by illustrations, maps, and cross-references. As one of the most important…
The Pursuit of Equality in American History explores the historical development of the idea of equality in the United States from the colonial era through the twentieth century. J. R. Pole examines how Americans have defined and debated equality in political, social, and economic contexts. The book analyzes the tension between democratic ideals and social realities, including issues of race, cl…
Main Problems in American History, Volume Two is a documentary and analytical collection designed to introduce students to key issues that have shaped the United States from the post–Civil War era into the twentieth century. Edited by Howard H. Quint, Milton Cantor, and Dean Albertson, the volume brings together significant historical interpretations, scholarly debates, and primary documents.…
Heritage of Freedom provides a comprehensive survey of the history of the United States from its earliest beginnings through modern times. Written by historian Donald A. Ritchie, the book emphasizes the development of American political institutions, social change, cultural growth, and the nation’s evolving concepts of liberty and democracy. The narrative explores major events in American his…
American Insurgents, American Patriots examines the grassroots movements that shaped the early stages of the American Revolution. T. H. Breen argues that the Revolution was driven not only by founding elites but also by ordinary colonists who organized local committees, enforced boycotts, and challenged British authority. Through detailed analysis of political mobilization, community networks, …
The Enduring Vision: A History of the American People, Volume 1, provides a comprehensive narrative of the development of the United States from pre-Columbian societies through the end of Reconstruction in 1877. Emphasizing social, cultural, political, and economic forces, the authors explore the diverse experiences that shaped the early American nation. This volume highlights Native American s…
Although European expansion was the driving force that first opened up the frontier land called America, the growth of the new nation would be forged over the centuries by the diverse peoples who struggled to make it their home. But not everyone who made a home in the country was accepted as an American. When the democratic, humanitarian principles were retested by the native Americans, blacks,…
This book presents a comprehensive collection of essays exploring the major themes, debates, and interpretations in early American history. Edited by Allen F. Davis and Harold D. Woodman, the volume examines the political, social, cultural, and ideological developments that shaped the United States from its colonial foundations to the early republic. Through diverse scholarly perspectives, the …