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A multicultural, multinational history of colonial America from the Pulitzer Prizewinning author of The Internal Enemy and American RevolutionsIn the first volume in the Penguin History of the United States, edited by Eric Foner, Alan Taylor challenges the traditional story of colonial history by examining the many cultures that helped make America, from the native inhabitants from milennia past, through the decades of Western colonization and conquest, and across the entire continent, all the way to the Pacific coast.Transcending the usual Anglocentric version of our colonial past, he recovers the importance of Native American tribes, African slaves, and the rival empires of France, Spain, the Netherlands, and even Russia in the colonization of North America. Moving beyond the Atlantic seaboard to examine the entire continent, American Colonies reveals a pivotal period in the global interaction of peoples, cultures, plants, animals, and microbes. In a vivid narrative, Taylor draws upon cuttingedge scholarship to create a timely picture of the colonial world characterized by an interplay of freedom and slavery, opportunity and loss.'Formidable . . . provokes us to contemplate the ways in which residents of North America have dealt with diversity.' The New York Times Book Review
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'American Colonies: The Settling of North America, Vol. 1'? A: The book focuses on a multicultural history of colonial America, examining various cultures, including Native Americans, African slaves, and European empires that shaped the continent's history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Alan Taylor, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: The book contains 544 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition comes in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'American Colonies: The Settling of North America, Vol. 1' published? A: The book was published on July 30, 2002.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is a revised edition of the book.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in Native American history? A: Yes, the book explores significant aspects of Native American tribes and their role in colonial history.
- Q: Does this book include perspectives from different cultures? A: Yes, it includes perspectives from Native Americans, African slaves, and European powers, offering a comprehensive view of colonial America.
- Q: What kind of narrative style does Alan Taylor use in this book? A: Alan Taylor uses a vivid narrative style that incorporates cutting-edge scholarship to present a detailed picture of colonial America.
- Q: Are there any reviews or critiques of this book? A: Yes, it has been positively reviewed, including a notable mention in The New York Times Book Review, highlighting its thought-provoking examination of diversity in North America.