Historical Dictionary of Colonial America

Informationen zum Autor William Pencak is professor of history and Jewish Studies at Pennsylvania State University. His was a runner-up for the National Book Award in American Jewish History for his book Jews and Gentiles in Early America, 1654-1800. Klappentext The Historical Dictionary of Colonial America covers America's history from the first settlements to the end and immediate aftermath of the French and Indian War. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, an extensive bibliography, and over 400 cross-referenced dictionary entries on the various colonies, which were founded and how they became those which declared independence. Religious, political, economic, and family life; important people; warfare; and relations between British, French, Spanish, and Dutch colonies are also among the topics covered. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Colonial America.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: William Pencak, William A Pencak, William A. Pencak
• Editore: Rowman and Littlefield
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 16.07.2011
• EAN: 9780810855878
• ISBN: 978-0-8108-5587-8
• Pagine: 461
• Dimensioni: 155 mm x 231 mm x 38 mm
• Serie: Historical Dictionaries of U.S. Politics and Political Eras; Historical Dictionaries of U.S; Historical Dictionaries of U.S; Historical Dictionaries of U.S. Politics and Political Eras
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie