In this book, we have the presidents of the Virginia dynasty: Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe. The United States participated in the expansion at the time, purchasing Louisiana and annexing Florida. At that time, we also became involved in international affairs, especially with Tripoli, Great...

The next volume in the American Chronicles series examines Washington's development in day-to-day life and every aspect of a reimagined federal government, including the presidency, Congress, Supreme Court, cabinet (which he created himself), and the State Department. Washington, a very influential...

In the next installment of the American Chronicles, Farland traces the American story, beginning with the peace treaty, through trade, the Confederacy, further conflicts and developments, the Convention, and finally, the Union. CHAPTER READER TIME Chapter 1 Jim Locke 00:23:23 Chapter 2 Jim Locke...

The twelfth volume of the American Chronicles (series) tells the story of George Washington's long and difficult War of Independence against Great Britain. CHAPTER READER TIME Chapter 1 Jim Locke 00:33:32 Chapter 2 Jim Locke 00:34:52 Chapter 3 Jim Locke 00:31:31 Chapter 4 Jim Locke 00:37:41 Chapter...

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The British colonies occupying most of the Atlantic coast increased in number and power. New France also grew more assertive. The ongoing animosity between the rivals never faltered. There is little open war as long as the two crowns are at peace. From 1660 to 1688, the Stuart rulers of England...

The work is subtitled "A Chronicle of American Life During the Reign of George." It describes countries, places, houses, habits, pastimes, studies, religion, work, and travel....

Quaker Colonies describes the immigration of Quakers to the colonies in the 16th and 17th centuries and their participation in the development of Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey. The author examines the various interactions between racial and ethnic groups—religious, cultural, and political:...

Highway. Geography is the maker of history. The route of the Dutch settlement in America was determined by a river that ran through the heart of a fertile country for a hundred and fifty miles from the mountains to the sea, providing a natural channel for the transportation of goods and...

As expected, the sixth installment of the series deals with the events of the northern settlement concurrently with the southern territory. The opening explains: "The migration to the New World of the Pilgrims and Puritans marked the beginning of permanent settlement in New England, children...