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Diplomacy, War, and the Balance of Power in Seventeenth Century New England

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The seventeenth century was a time of great change and upheaval in New England. The arrival of English colonists in the early 1600s set in motion a series of events that would forever alter the region's political, economic, and social landscape. These events included the Pequot War, the King Philip's War, and the Anglo-Dutch Wars. These conflicts were not simply isolated incidents, but rather part of a larger struggle for power and control in the region.

Ninigret, Sachem of the Niantics and Narragansetts: Diplomacy, War, and the Balance of Power in Seventeenth-Century New England and Indian Country

by Julie A. Fisher

4.1 out of 5

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In this book, author John Smith explores the complex web of diplomacy, war, and the balance of power that shaped the history of New England in the seventeenth century. He examines the interactions between Native American tribes, European powers, and English colonists, and how these relationships shaped the region's political, economic, and social development.

The book draws on a wide range of sources, including diplomatic correspondence, military records, and colonial documents, to provide a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of this critical period in American history. Smith's analysis is both insightful and accessible, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in the early history of New England or in the broader history of diplomacy, war, and the balance of power.

The Pequot War

The Pequot War was a conflict between the Pequot tribe and the English colonists of New England. The war began in 1636, when Pequot warriors attacked a group of English traders. The English responded by sending a force of soldiers to attack the Pequot village of Mystic. The attack was a success, and the Pequot were forced to retreat. The war continued for several years, as the English and their Native American allies pursued the Pequot. The war ended in 1638, when the Pequot were defeated and their leader, Sassacus, was killed.

King Philip's War

King Philip's War was a conflict between the Wampanoag tribe and the English colonists of New England. The war began in 1675, when Wampanoag warriors attacked several English settlements. The English responded by sending a force of soldiers to attack the Wampanoag. The war continued for several years, as the English and their Native American allies pursued the Wampanoag. The war ended in 1678, with the defeat of the Wampanoag. King Philip was killed in the war, and the Wampanoag were forced to cede much of their land to the English.

The Anglo-Dutch Wars

The Anglo-Dutch Wars were a series of three wars fought between England and the Dutch Republic in the seventeenth century. The wars were fought for control of trade and empire. The first Anglo-Dutch War began in 1652 and ended in 1654. The second Anglo-Dutch War began in 1665 and ended in 1667. The third Anglo-Dutch War began in 1672 and ended in 1674. The Anglo-Dutch Wars had a significant impact on the balance of power in Europe and in the Americas.

The Balance of Power in New England

The seventeenth century was a time of great change and upheaval in New England. The arrival of English colonists, the Pequot War, King Philip's War, and the Anglo-Dutch Wars all contributed to the shaping of the region's political, economic, and social landscape. These events also had a significant impact on the balance of power in New England. By the end of the seventeenth century, the English had emerged as the dominant power in the region. The Native American tribes had been defeated or displaced, and the Dutch had been expelled. The English colonies in New England were now part of a larger British empire that stretched around the globe.

The seventeenth century was a critical period in the history of New England. The events of this period shaped the region's political, economic, and social development for centuries to come. This book provides a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of this critical period in American history. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the early history of New England or in the broader history of diplomacy, war, and the balance of power.

Ninigret, Sachem of the Niantics and Narragansetts: Diplomacy, War, and the Balance of Power in Seventeenth-Century New England and Indian Country

by Julie A. Fisher

4.1 out of 5