AMERICA The Story of Us Book 1: The World Comes To America

by Kevin Baker

They came for freedom, and they came to get rich. Europeans descend upon the shores of this new opportunity called America. Colonies are quickly founded; dissent and insurrection soon follow. And out of this harsh wilderness of opportunity the American rebel and the everyday patriot are born. Integrating compelling written narrative with short video clips from the acclaimed HISTORY series, as well as exclusive production stills, full color maps and charts, and historical images, this enhanced e-book brings the invention of America to life like never before. Settlers come from all over the world, from different social classes and for different reasons some willingly and some against their will. Colonists both learn from and compete with the indigenous tribes who call this land their home. As each European country tries to exploit the commercial possibilities and tighten their claims on the resources and peoples of the New World, a uniquely independent spirit is fostered within the hearts of the colonists, ultimately leading to a revolution that changes the world. The World Comes to America is filled with familiar stories in text and video as well as eye-opening facts about the birth of our nation. From the earliest settlers at Jamestown and Plymouth and the first Thanksgiving, to life in the colonies and the American Revolution, this video enhanced e-book explores landmark moments in our political, social, and economic history to give you a clear understanding of the people, ideas, and forces that built our nation from the ground up. Witness the birth of America through the eyes of John Rolfe, John Smith, Pocahontas, Squanto, John Hancock, Sam Adams, Paul Revere, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and many more. Through text, short video supplements, historical images, and more, youll get a detailed understanding of critical events and turning points like the rise of tobacco, the development of the slave trade, the Boston Tea Party, the writing of the Declaration of Independence, the Shot Heard Round the World, the surrender of Cornwallis, the Treaty of Paris, and much more. Understanding the birth of America is easy with this enhanced e-book from HISTORY.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Historical

412 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 17, 2012

About the author

Kevin Baker is the author of the New York, City of Fire trilogy: Dreamland, Paradise Alley, and Strivers Row. Most recently, he's been writing about politics for Harper's Magazine and the New York Observer.

Reviews

[irv Russell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good book to read about history.

The book gives you a inside look into history so you see what you remember about it. I found it interesting to read and help me remember history.

[Janet Flora Corso · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good Summary but...

I appreciated the summary of our colonial history, and it was well written and interesting. I have studied this topic a lot and still learned a couple new things. However, one of the features I was looking forward to using on my Fire was the enhanced books like this that include video, but none of the vids worked so that was disappointing. Honestly, I could find a more thorough history to just read if I was not hoping to use that feature. I thought the series would be good to share with the kids studying American History. Not sure if I will read the other 2 volumes though.

[SheLove2Read · Rating 4 out of 5]

Recent Barnes & Noble free read. 3.5 stars

[Shane Grier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great companion piece with the series.

[ultimate reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

a very good history book with lots of info.

[Scott Schluter · Rating 2 out of 5]

Like cliff notes history

[Kelli Bullock · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great overview of the beginning of the USA. Easily readable and would be great for any age.