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United States Colonial-Era History

From the American Revolution to the Salem Witch Trials, explore the rich history of the United States, beginning with the Colonial era. Find expansive biographies, fascinating timelines and impressive deep-dives with our assortment of Colonial-era history books.

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American Colonies

American Colonies

By Alan Taylor, Eric Foner

In this comprehensive history, Taylor explores the complex, often brutal intersection of global empires—Spanish, French, Dutch, and British—alongside the diverse Indigenous nations and enslaved peoples who shaped the continent long before 1776.

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Colonial Era - United States History

The Colonial Era in the United States is a time period from around 1607 when the English founded Jamestown, Virginia to 1776 with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. During this time, colonization and settlement was huge and exponentially growing, relations with Native Americans were becoming strained, agriculture and plantation started driving the economy, slavery started, and tensions that eventually lead to the American Revolution were starting to rise. Learn about this era with a variety of books from biographies about Thomas Jefferson and John Hancock to books about the Salem witch trials, the voyage of the Mayflower, and stories of the early settlers and exploration of North America. Whether you're looking for Colonial Era books for educational studies or a personal interest, our selection of the top books is sure to satisfy.