Americans have learned in elementary school that their country was founded by a group of brave; white; largely British Christians. Modern reinterpretations recognize the contributions of African and indigenous Americans; but the basic premise has persisted. This groundbreaking study fundamentally challenges the traditional national storyline by postulating that many of the initial colonists were actually of Sephardic Jewish and Muslim Moorish ancestry. Supporting references include historical writings; ship manifests; wills; land grants; DNA test results; genealogies; and settler lists that provide for the first time the Spanish; Hebrew; Arabic; and Jewish origins of more than 5;000 surnames; the majority widely assumed to be British. By documenting the widespread presence of Jews and Muslims in prominent economic; political; financial and social positions in all of the original colonies; this innovative work offers a fresh perspective on the early American experience.
#2905055 in Books McFarland 2009-08-06Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.90 x .90 x 6.90l; 1.25 #File Name: 0786444738313 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent history of a Northern field artillery battery in the ...By Roy AgnewExcellent history of a Northern field artillery battery in the Army of the Potomac. This volume also sheds light on the origins of all 8 batteries that came from the 1st Rhode Island artillery regiment. Very similar situation to the Confederate Washington Artillery companies. Lots of personal touch and insights into day to day life of an artillery battery. The volume follows the battery from organization through the various campaigns of the AOP and the Sixth Corps. While the volume was a little bit pricey; I found it very worthwhile as I have a strong interest in Civil War Artillery unit history.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Mr Grandchamp did a wonderful job telling the history of this Battery and their ...By George PotterPurchased this as a Christmas gift for my Mom. My Great-great-great grandfather was one of the seven members who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions with Battery G at the Battle of Petersburg; Va. on April 2; 1865. Mr Grandchamp did a wonderful job telling the history of this Battery and their bravery in this battle in particular !!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A great history and reference about Union Artillery the soldiers livesBy Douglas L. BesteI was a bit worried about getting this book because of the price and it turning out to be a dud. This is a great buy! This covers more then just union artillery training and tactics. This covers how the AoP evolved it's use of artillery and it's command of artillery. How Rhode Island turned out the best cannoneers during the Civil War and how this group of young boys grew up and became some of the bravest and toughest of them. It is also very easy to understand the story Mr Grandchamp is telling. He does not stray to far from the lives of the cannoneers of battery G when he puts the context of what is happening around them in the AoP during the war. He only show some favoritism for the generals from RI. I do think a new reader who whats to get into the Civil War readings; this should be one of their 1st books.
