Best U.S. History Books: 17th Century - 19th Century
Discover the best U.S. history books covering the 17th to 19th centuries, featuring Shelby Foote’s Civil War narrative and Nathaniel Philbrick’s *Mayflower*. Explore the radical roots of the American Revolution with this expert-curated reading list.
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Mayflower
by Nathaniel Philbrick
A history of the Pilgrim settlement of New England discusses such topics as the diseases of European origin suffered by the Wampanoag tribe, the relationship between the Pilgrims and their Native American neighbors, and the impact of King Philip's War.
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The Civil War, a Narrative
by Shelby Foote
Follows the course of the war from 1862 to 1864, discusses the strategies of both sides in major battles, and assesses the performance of the Union generals