The French and Indian War, fought from 28 May 1754 to 10 February 1763, was a pivotal moment in American history. The war was given its name by the colonists "after the people they were fighting in North America." (Lepore 2018, 77) Although it is o
The War of 1812 is a fascinating period in American history, and there are many great books that explore this conflict in detail. Here are some of the best books on the War of 1812:
The War of 1812: A Forgotten Conflict by Donald R. Hickey - This b
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The conclusion of the American Revolutionary War on 3 September 1783, resonates profoundly in the annals of global history. The signing of the Treaty of Paris on this date marked the formal cessation of hostilities between Great Britain and the Uni
Above: The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Painting by 18th-Century artist John Trumbull: From the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Photograph within the Public Domain.
The Battle of Bunker Hill was one of the earliest battles of th
