Jamestown, 1544-1699

by Carl Bridenbaugh

Traces the history of one of the earliest English settlements in America and the tragedies that led to its decline, using largely original sources

Genres: History

214 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1980

About the author

Carl Bridenbaugh was an American historian who specialized in colonial America. Bridenbaugh is best known for his two major books on colonial cities: Cities in the Wilderness: The First Century of Urban Life in America 1625-1742 and Cities in Revolt: Urban Life in America, 1743-1776 .

Reviews

[Peter Mayeux]

The book is developed in a topical / chronological order to cover several topics about Jamestown and its development.The book offers detailed citations for sources that could be used to develop more thoroughly the topics discussed in the book.There are several illustrations included. Generally, the book discusses topics about the development of Jamestown as a pioneering establishment. Topics include development of government systems, religious practices, disagreements about citizens rights, ways and means to govern citizens themselves, and the fate of the developments concerning Indian tribes. It's an easy read but the style is not as contemporary as some readers may want.

[Doris Raines]

WHERE IS THE LYRICS IN THIS BOOK MISSING?..?

[Cheyenne]

This book that I am reading now was found in my school library's historical section. I'm mostly reading it to brush up on some facts about Jamestown and learn more names and stories to help me gain insight on life in early colonial life in the colony of Virginia.

It's a bit of a dull read (not that it's bad) but is informative and (usually) to the point which is good. The next chapter is going to mention about William Berkeley who was recently a minor topic in John Green's #4 Episode of Crash Course American History. This should be exciting.

I hope to finish this soon and learn as much as I can before I have to return it to the library.

[Allison Thurman]

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