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In this history, Bailyn examines the origins and development of the peopling of British North America, beginning in the 1500s and continuing through the late eighteenth century. The book considers the settlement patterns, social arrangements, and the different groups and races that contributed to the continent’s growth. Drawing on a range of primary sources, Bailyn places the migration and demographic processes in the wider context of colonial politics and global contacts, offering a detailed account of how diverse populations shaped early American society.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Bernard Bailyn
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