Events that changed America through the seventeenth century
By: edited by John E. Findling & Frank W. Thackeray.
Contributors: Findling, John E.; Thackeray, Frank W.
Series: The Greenwood Press "Events that changed America" series
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 193
Subjects: America -- History -- To 1810.; United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Other titles: Events that changed America through the 17th century
Description: "To help students understand this sweep of history, this resource provides detailed description and expert analysis of the ten most important events through the seventeenth century.".

"Each chapter features an introductory essay that presents the facts of the event in a clear, chronological manner that makes complex history understandable. This essay is followed by an interpretive essay, written by a recognized authority in the field in a style designed to appeal to a general readership and promote critical thinking, that places the event in a broader context and assesses it in terms of its political, economic, sociocultural, and international significance.".

"With an illustration and an annotated bibliography for each event, a glossary of names, events, and terms of the period, and a timeline of important events in American history through the seventeenth century, Events That Changed America Through the Seventeenth Century is an ideal addition to the high school, community college, and undergraduate reference shelf, as well as excellent supplementary reading in social studies and American history courses."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.