Before the United States: Colonial Life and the Forces That Sparked Revolution

Before a nation was born, there was a struggle not just for independence but for identity.
Before the United State is a powerful and deeply human exploration of the forces that shaped colonial America and ignited the American Revolution. Moving far beyond the familiar stories of battles and founding fathers, this book uncovers the lived experiences of ordinary people men and women, Indigenous nations, enslaved Africans, merchants, farmers and thinkers whose choices, struggles and resilience ...