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King Philip's War: A History from Beginning to End
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King Philip’s War was a conflict fought between English colonists and indigenous peoples in North America toward the end of the seventeenth century. Primarily, the clash occurred because the European migrants were encroaching on native land. But more than that, it was also a struggle for the fledgling colonies were fighting to establish a semblance of European society against the Native Americans, who saw their cultures evaporating with the tremendous loss of land and life.
Although King Philip’s War is not always well remembered, some historians have argued that it is of critical importance to understanding colonial history, as well as to the development of America itself.
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King Philip’s War was a conflict fought between English colonists and indigenous peoples in North America toward the end of the seventeenth century. Primarily, the clash occurred because the European migrants were encroaching on native land. But more than that, it was also a struggle for the fledgling colonies were fighting to establish a semblance of European society against the Native Americans, who saw their cultures evaporating with the tremendous loss of land and life.
Although King Philip’s War is not always well remembered, some historians have argued that it is of critical importance to understanding colonial history, as well as to the development of America itself.
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So if you want a concise and informative book on King Philip's War, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button!
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Published April 5, 2021
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Displaying 1 - 14 of 14 reviews
December 10, 2024
Good read
Well, this is heartbreaking to all who suffered during this time, especially for the indigenous people. They were treated so badly
Well, this is heartbreaking to all who suffered during this time, especially for the indigenous people. They were treated so badly
April 8, 2023
Once again, "Hourly History" clumsily spews out a rapid-fire litany of (admittedly) actual historical events, but instead of leaving conclusions and lessons to be learned up to the reader, said facts and figures are moralized, shamelessly racialized, heavily edited, and in some cases outright distorted to fit the revisionist, apparently Western civilization loathing views of the self-righteous, conveniently anonymous author.
March 25, 2024
The King Philip's War in the 17th century was a period in North American history marked by the arrival of the English colonists. The new settlers not only introduced new diseases but also interfered with the affairs of the indigenous people. The main cause of the war between the colonists and the Native Americans was the dispute over control of land and territory. The English colonists believed that they were a superior race and rejected Indian sovereignty, which led to the categorization of the indigenous people as inferior.
The Native Americans consisted of different tribes, each with its own set of rules, goals, and direction. However, differences often led to conflict, particularly over territory for hunting, farming, and settling. Sympathetic groups banded together for strength, support, and protection from hostile tribes, polarizing the population.
When the Europeans, especially the English, arrived in their land, the rift between the warring tribes worsened. The colonists took advantage of the land dispute among the indigenous people and advanced their own interests in securing the land for themselves. They formed alliances with some of the warring tribes and undermined the sovereignty of the Indian people.
Massasoit, one of the tribal chiefs of the Wampanoag group, lamented over the tragedy that was happening in his native land and questioned the concept of property. He once said,
The indigenous people realized that the Europeans were serious about defending what they had taken and saw that no Indian land was safe anymore. Massasoit tried to organize his people to oppose the colonists more diplomatically, but he died. His younger son, Metacomet (which means Philip in English), took it upon himself to lead his people in fighting the colonists, imposing stricter rules in dealing with them. The Wampanoags’ method of fighting was hit-and-run raids against the English and their local allies, which only heightened the attacks and counter-attacks between the indigenous people and the settlers.
The countless deaths among their own had weakened the spirits of the indigenous people, but they continued to fight until the final battle at Mount Hope, where many of Metacomet’s people surrendered to the English.
The Book and the Author
Hourly History’s King Philip’s War: A History from Beginning to End (Native American History), is a concise and informative resource that gives readers a glimpse of the Native Americans’ plight during the 17th century. The book is particularly helpful for students to learn about some important events and the role of King Philip in the conflict. I highly recommend this book to readers of all ages, particularly the younger generation, or the so-called Gen Z. Therefore, I give this book a 5-star rating.
NOTE: The above review is also found in Books for All Seasons.
The Native Americans consisted of different tribes, each with its own set of rules, goals, and direction. However, differences often led to conflict, particularly over territory for hunting, farming, and settling. Sympathetic groups banded together for strength, support, and protection from hostile tribes, polarizing the population.
When the Europeans, especially the English, arrived in their land, the rift between the warring tribes worsened. The colonists took advantage of the land dispute among the indigenous people and advanced their own interests in securing the land for themselves. They formed alliances with some of the warring tribes and undermined the sovereignty of the Indian people.
Massasoit, one of the tribal chiefs of the Wampanoag group, lamented over the tragedy that was happening in his native land and questioned the concept of property. He once said,
“What is this you call property? It cannot be the earth, for the land is our mother, nourishing all her children, beasts, birds, fish, and all men. The woods, the streams, and everything on earth belong to everybody and is for the use of all. How can one man say it belongs only to him?”
The indigenous people realized that the Europeans were serious about defending what they had taken and saw that no Indian land was safe anymore. Massasoit tried to organize his people to oppose the colonists more diplomatically, but he died. His younger son, Metacomet (which means Philip in English), took it upon himself to lead his people in fighting the colonists, imposing stricter rules in dealing with them. The Wampanoags’ method of fighting was hit-and-run raids against the English and their local allies, which only heightened the attacks and counter-attacks between the indigenous people and the settlers.
The countless deaths among their own had weakened the spirits of the indigenous people, but they continued to fight until the final battle at Mount Hope, where many of Metacomet’s people surrendered to the English.
The Book and the Author
Hourly History’s King Philip’s War: A History from Beginning to End (Native American History), is a concise and informative resource that gives readers a glimpse of the Native Americans’ plight during the 17th century. The book is particularly helpful for students to learn about some important events and the role of King Philip in the conflict. I highly recommend this book to readers of all ages, particularly the younger generation, or the so-called Gen Z. Therefore, I give this book a 5-star rating.
NOTE: The above review is also found in Books for All Seasons.
August 4, 2022
It’s not a matter of wrong or right. It’s a matter of who is master and who is slave.
King Philip’s War widened the divide between Europeans and Indians, and Rowlandson’s account contributed to turning public opinion against the Native Americans even more.
Colonial North America began to form a sense of what would eventually be called “Manifest Destiny,” an attitude that led Americans to believe that they were entitled to settle North America, no matter who or what stood in their way.
“What is this you call property? It cannot be the earth, for the land is our mother, nourishing all her children, beasts, birds, fish, and all men. The woods, the streams, everything on it belongs to everybody and is for the use of all. How can one man say it belongs only to him?” —Massasoit
King Philip’s War widened the divide between Europeans and Indians, and Rowlandson’s account contributed to turning public opinion against the Native Americans even more.
Colonial North America began to form a sense of what would eventually be called “Manifest Destiny,” an attitude that led Americans to believe that they were entitled to settle North America, no matter who or what stood in their way.
“What is this you call property? It cannot be the earth, for the land is our mother, nourishing all her children, beasts, birds, fish, and all men. The woods, the streams, everything on it belongs to everybody and is for the use of all. How can one man say it belongs only to him?” —Massasoit
March 17, 2023
A brilliant, heartbreaking story about the beginning of the tragic relationship between Native Americans and whites.
This part is crucial to better understanding why the natives had no chance to protect their land and way of life.
What is now the respected core of American society once were the outcasts of English nation who by means of cheating, stealing and killing acuired new country for themselves and during doing all this believed themselves superior to an unique culture which they destroyed simply because they had more advanced tools and weapons than their oponents.
This book is a devastating testimony to Europeans ruthlessness and unscrupulousness when it comes to satisfying their greed.
Must read!
This part is crucial to better understanding why the natives had no chance to protect their land and way of life.
What is now the respected core of American society once were the outcasts of English nation who by means of cheating, stealing and killing acuired new country for themselves and during doing all this believed themselves superior to an unique culture which they destroyed simply because they had more advanced tools and weapons than their oponents.
This book is a devastating testimony to Europeans ruthlessness and unscrupulousness when it comes to satisfying their greed.
Must read!
September 25, 2023
Hateful Colonial Policy of England
It is very sad to read this segment of the history of New England. It reminds me of Irish history as England's first (and probably last) colony. One can see how the English learned from their experiences in Ireland to impose suffering, slavery, racism on natives of North America. However all this lead to the world which we now inhabit.
It is very sad to read this segment of the history of New England. It reminds me of Irish history as England's first (and probably last) colony. One can see how the English learned from their experiences in Ireland to impose suffering, slavery, racism on natives of North America. However all this lead to the world which we now inhabit.
April 9, 2021
King Phillips’ war: a history from beginning to end
A very informative short history of this topic which I knew very little of beforehand. I will certainly use it as a springboard to pursue more research into this fascinating topic.
A very informative short history of this topic which I knew very little of beforehand. I will certainly use it as a springboard to pursue more research into this fascinating topic.
December 19, 2024
Interesting historical period
An interesting historical period. The book needs more insight, however. Thestory of the Native American tragedy, and tgat of all Amerinds, deserves much deeper studies.
An interesting historical period. The book needs more insight, however. Thestory of the Native American tragedy, and tgat of all Amerinds, deserves much deeper studies.
April 13, 2021
Very sad in many ways but we in Europe call it progressive unfortunately for the indiginus population.
July 30, 2022
Misunderstood history.
I chose for the time of early America. Never mentioned in history in school. A forgotten war and time period.
I chose for the time of early America. Never mentioned in history in school. A forgotten war and time period.
February 8, 2023
Good summary of what is a pretty unknown war. Well worth the read.
February 22, 2023
King Philip's War
I enjoyed this book but I read it in a couple of hours. I wish it was longer and more detailed.
I enjoyed this book but I read it in a couple of hours. I wish it was longer and more detailed.
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May 17, 2023The Starting point
This short history of the King Philip's War is a good look at the start of relations between colonists and native people. There is a suggestion made that this war is just the start of what becomes Manifest Destiny. For me this is a very possible thing.
This short history of the King Philip's War is a good look at the start of relations between colonists and native people. There is a suggestion made that this war is just the start of what becomes Manifest Destiny. For me this is a very possible thing.
April 21, 2021
History's head in the sand
Why is this history not more widely known? This short book has made a huge impression on me. We hold our ancestors to be heroic, when in reality, they were far from how we perceive them. This very well written book should be required reading for all high schoolers.
Why is this history not more widely known? This short book has made a huge impression on me. We hold our ancestors to be heroic, when in reality, they were far from how we perceive them. This very well written book should be required reading for all high schoolers.
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