American History in the Age of Slavery: Discovery through Revolution

American History in the Age of Slavery: Discovery through Revolution traces the foundations of American society from the era of European exploration to the outbreak of the American Revolution. This volume explores how slavery was interwoven into the earliest stages of colonization, economic development, and political thought. From the arrival of enslaved Africans in the 1600s to the revolutionary rhetoric of liberty in the 1770s, it reveals the contradictions at the heart of America’s founding. Clear and accessible, this book is ideal for readers interested in early American history, the global history of slavery, and the tensions that shaped the revolutionary era.

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Category Alignment Fit:

• United States > Revolution & Founding: Emphasizes how slavery shaped revolutionary tensions.

• World > Slavery & Emancipation: Globalizing the story of colonial and early American slavery.

• Politics & Social Sciences > U.S. General: Early structural development of American society and government.