American Odysseys: A History of Colonial North America (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780199781829)

Written in an engaging and student-friendly style, American Odysseys examines the entire period between 1492 and 1763, covering important topics that shaped the colonial experience across time and in a variety of places. Authors Timothy J. Shannon and David N. Gellman use a thematic approach, focusing on colonial development and integration within a wider Atlantic world. Each chapter begins with the story of an individual who experienced the wonder and terror of colonization firsthand, so that students can feel a human connection to each of these topics and themes. Taken together, these figures--Indians, servants, slaves, explorers, planters--embody the full array of peoples and cultures that gave the colonial era a trans-Atlantic, multicultural character. Each chapter also features a chronology of events described in that chapter. Maps and images throughout the book help visually orient readers to the stories that comprise this concise yet broad-ranging narrative.

Author: Timothy J. Shannon, David N. Gellman
ISBN-10: 0199781826
ISBN-13: 9780199781829
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Published: 07/23/2013
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.70d