England And The Discovery Of America, 1481-1620
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Edition: 1st uk ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good , price clipped
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A landmark work of historical scholarship, England and the Discovery of America, 1481-1620 chronicles over a century of English maritime ambition, tracing the nation's fitful, determined push into the North American world from the little-known Bristol voyages of the late fifteenth century through to the Pilgrim settlement at Plymouth. Renowned historian David Beers Quinn presents a meticulously researched account that uncovers the often-overlooked precursors to colonization — the fishermen, merchants, and navigators whose early crossings laid the groundwork for later, more celebrated ventures. Written with scholarly authority yet animated by a genuine sense of adventure, the narrative details the cycles of exploration, commercial exploitation, and hard-won colonial trial-and-error that defined England's long road to establishing a permanent foothold in the New World. Quinn argues persuasively that English engagement with North America was neither sudden nor inevitable, but rather the product of incremental ambition, repeated failure, and stubborn reinvention across generations. This essential volume remains an indispensable reference for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the origins of English America.
Author: David Beers Quinn
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, George Allen & Unwin Ltd
Genre: American history
Edition: 1st uk ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of historical scholarship, England and the Discovery of America, 1481-1620 chronicles over a century of English maritime ambition, tracing the nation's fitful, determined push into the North American world from the little-known Bristol voyages of the late fifteenth century through to the Pilgrim settlement at Plymouth. Renowned historian David Beers Quinn presents a meticulously researched account that uncovers the often-overlooked precursors to colonization — the fishermen, merchants, and navigators whose early crossings laid the groundwork for later, more celebrated ventures. Written with scholarly authority yet animated by a genuine sense of adventure, the narrative details the cycles of exploration, commercial exploitation, and hard-won colonial trial-and-error that defined England's long road to establishing a permanent foothold in the New World. Quinn argues persuasively that English engagement with North America was neither sudden nor inevitable, but rather the product of incremental ambition, repeated failure, and stubborn reinvention across generations. This essential volume remains an indispensable reference for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the origins of English America.