King Philip's War--one of America's first and costliest wars--began in 1675 as an Indian raid on several farms in Plymouth Colony; but quickly escalated into a full-scale war engulfing all of southern New England. At once an in-depth history of this pivotal war and a guide to the historical sites where the ambushes; raids; and battles took place; King Philip's War expands our understanding of American history and provides insight into the nature of colonial and ethnic wars in general. Through a careful reconstruction of events; first-person accounts; period illustrations; and maps; and by providing information on the exact locations of more than fifty battles; King Philip's War is useful as well as informative. Students of history; colonial war buffs; those interested in Native American history; and anyone who is curious about how this war affected a particular New England town; will find important insights into one of the most seminal events to shape the American mind and continent.
#5997220 in Books Ashley Books 1989-07Original language:English 9.00 x 6.00 x 1.25l; #File Name: 0879492821
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