Gaskill, Malcolm
Between Two Worlds: How the English Became Americans
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199672974
- author:
- Gaskill, Malcolm
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 520
- Dimensions:
- 21.5 x 14.7 x 2.8 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Between Two Worlds: A Transatlantic History of the English in America. In the 17th century, half a million people left England for America, driven by diverse motivations - some to explore and trade, others to escape poverty or persecution. These individuals were adventurers who risked their lives and fortunes to build new lives overseas, forever changing both themselves and the land they encountered. Their stories are intertwined with those of English monarchs and investors, who saw the colonies as a means to secure royal endorsement and financial gain. As attitudes towards America evolved, so too did the country's relationship with its English heritage. Migrants grappled with the tension between their new world and their old one, pondering the traditions and achievements of England while navigating an uncertain future. This book brings together hundreds of primary sources - letters, journals, reports, pamphlets, and contemporary books - to recreate a fascinating transatlantic history that has often been overlooked or misunderstood.
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