A Brief History Of The United States

A Brief History of the United States is a comprehensive overview of the history of the United States, written by historian John Bach McMaster. The book covers the period from the earliest settlements in North America to the end of the 19th century, with a focus on the major events, figures, and themes that have shaped the nation's development over time. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of American history, with each chapter providing a detailed account of the key events and figures that defined that era. The book covers topics such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, the rise of industrialization, and the emergence of the United States as a global superpower. Throughout the book, McMaster provides a balanced and nuanced perspective on American history, highlighting both the achievements and the failures of the nation's leaders and institutions. He also places the events of American history in a broader global context, showing how the United States has interacted with other nations and cultures throughout its history. Overall, A Brief History of the United States is an accessible and engaging introduction to American history that will appeal to students, scholars, and general readers alike. It provides a comprehensive overview of the nation's past, while also offering insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the United States in the 21st century.Burgoyne set out in June, captured Ticonderoga, and advanced to the upper Hudson. As he came southward, the sturdy farmers of Vermont and New York began to gather on his flank, and collected at Bennington many horses and large stores of food and ammunition. As Burgoyne needed horses, he sent a force of Hessians to attack Bennington. But Stark, with his Green Mountain Boys and New Hampshire militia, met the Hessians six miles from town, surrounded them on all sides, beat them, and took seven hundred prisoners and quantities of guns and some cannon.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.