Colonial America

Providing a survey of colonial American history both regionally broad and "Atlantic" in coverage, Converging Worlds presents the most recent research in an accessible manner for undergraduate students.With chapters written by top-notch scholars, Converging Worlds is unique in providing not only a comprehensive chronological approach to colonial history with attention to thematic details, but a window into the relevant historiography. Each historian also selected several documents to accompany their chapter, found in the companion primary source reader.Converging Worlds: Communities and Cultures in Colonial America includes:Timelines tailored for every chapterChapter summariesDiscussion questionsLists of further reading, introducing students to specialist literatureFifty illustrationsKey topics discussed include:French, Spanish, and Native American experiencesRegional areas such as the Midwest and SouthwestReligion including missions, witchcraft, and ProtestantsThe experience of women and familiesWith its synthesis of both broad time periods and specific themes, Converging Worlds is ideal for students of the colonial period, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the diverse foundations of America.Breen, Louise A. is the author of 'Colonial America', published 2010 under ISBN 9780415964999 and ISBN 0415964997.