American Colonies: The Settling of North America by Alan Taylor – used it in class. Very good, and very thorough. Covered all the areas, European settlements and colonies. Manufacturing Revolution by Lawrence Peskin - another one we used (and I've it read twice so far). Unlike what the title suggests, it is not about the Industrial Revolution or anything like that. It is more about how early Americans came to live and support themselves autonomously without the help of a Mother country. Covered from about the 1600's up until the Revolution. Very helpful and informative explaining the creation of American currencies and early financial institutions.The Oxford History of the British Empire, vol 1, Origins of Empire - multiple authors and essays. Didn't just cover the British colonies. One of my favorite books.
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