George Bancroft: 8 books

Volume four of George Bancroft’s master work, the History of the United States, from the Discovery of the American Continent, follows the development of America. It covers, among other events, Hillsborough’s administration of the colonies, the approach of the revolution, the Boston Massacre, Samuel Adams, and the Boston Tea Party.

Volume five of George Bancroft’s magnificent History of the United States, from the Discovery of the American Continent covers, among other events, British dominion in the East Indies, Congress’ attempt to avoid war in 1775—including their petitions to the king—the “first act of independence,” and the rights of man.

Volume three of George Bancroft’s pioneering History of the United States, from the Discovery of the American Continent celebrates the American people and the republic in general. It covers, among other events, the fortunes of the Stuarts, the power of parliament, fights over American territory, and the Congress of Aix La Chapelle.

Volume six of George Bancroft’s life work, the History of the United States, from the Discovery of the American Continent, describes, among other events, the founding of a new government, the dispute of billeting troops, repeal of the Stamp Act, and the Quebec bill.

Volume two of George Bancroft’s monumental History of the United States, from the Discovery of the American Continent—notable for its Democratic rather than Federalist point of view—covers events in England, France, and the rising colonies, the effect of the revolution of 1688 on different parts of the United States, and the War of Spanish Succession.

Bancroft’s life work, the pioneering, monumental, multi-volume History of the United States, from the Discovery of the American Continent, was notable for its Democratic, rather than Federalist, point of view. This volume covers, among many other events, Columbus’s discovery of the New World, a history...

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