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A Brilliant Collection of the Histories of the Great States of New England From the indigenous nations who first shaped this landscape to the digital economy transforming it today, the story of New England's three founding states reveals the making of American identity itself. This comprehensive collection traces how Connecticut, Maine, and Massachusetts emerged from shared colonial roots to forge distinct characters while remaining bound by geography, history, and culture. Discover how Puritan religious fervor created both remarkable civic institutions and explosive conflicts, how maritime...

In One Volume, The Histories Of New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia & West Virginia Four states. One revolutionary story. The Mid-Atlantic region is where America was born, tested, and continually remade. From the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the bloodiest battles of the Civil War, from the rise of industrial titans to the struggles of coal miners fighting for dignity, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia have stood at the center of the American experience. This volume explores the common threads binding these four diverse states: the revolutionary fervor that ...

The Histoires of Tennessee, Virginia & West Virginia In One Collected Volume Three states. One mountain range. A shared history written in blood, coal, and resilience. In this compelling volume of The States Of America series, Daniel Hardy explores the intertwined destinies of Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia—three states bound together by the Appalachian Mountains and forever marked by their role in America's most transformative conflicts. From Virginia's colonial beginnings at Jamestown to its emergence as the "Mother of Presidents," from Tennessee's frontier origins and Andrew ...

The Histories Of Alabama, Arkansas & Delaware In One Collected Volume The States Of America: The South: Volume One launches an ambitious new series exploring the American South through intimate portraits of its constituent states. In this opening volume, Daniel Hardy examines three states that reveal the region's remarkable diversity: Alabama, Arkansas, and Delaware. These three states occupy crucial borderlands in American history. Delaware straddled the Mason-Dixon Line as a slave state that never seceded, its identity forever suspended between North and South. Alabama bridged the Deep ...

A Sweeping HIstory of the Province of New Brunswik New Brunswick is the most overlooked province in Canada — and one of the most extraordinary. It is the only officially bilingual province in the country, home to the oldest incorporated city in North America, the site of one of the most radical social revolutions in Canadian political history, and the birthplace of writers, musicians, and artists whose work belongs to the world. It has been shaped by glaciers and tides, by Acadian farmers who built their fields from the sea and then lost everything to a British deportation order, by ...

A Sweeping Hisotry of the Great State of Maine From the ancient Wabanaki peoples who first called this rugged coastline home to the contemporary entrepreneurs building technology companies in converted mill towns, Maine's story is one of remarkable resilience, adaptation, and independence. The Pine Tree State traces the fascinating journey of a land shaped by ice ages and defined by its relationship with the sea, following the dramatic transformations that turned a remote frontier into one of America's most distinctive states. This comprehensive history explores Maine's pivotal moments: the...

A Sweeping History of Nova Scotia From the world's highest tides to the coal-dark seams beneath Cape Breton, Nova Scotia has always been a place shaped by forces larger than itself — and by people determined to meet them on their own terms. In this sweeping and authoritative history, Daniel Hardy traces the full arc of Nova Scotia's story: from the Mi'kmaq civilization that flourished on this peninsula for millennia before European sails appeared on the horizon, through the tragedy of the Acadian deportation, the age of sail when Nova Scotian ships ruled the Atlantic, and the bitter ...

The Histories of Louisiana, Maryland & Mississippi In One Collected Volume In this compelling third volume of The States of America series, historian Daniel Hardy explores three Southern states whose distinct identities challenge our simplistic notions of what "the South" truly means. Louisiana, Maryland, and Mississippi share common threads—the shaping power of waterways, the brutal legacy of plantation slavery, the cultural richness born from struggle—yet each has forged its own remarkable path through American history. From Louisiana's unique Creole heritage and the birth of jazz in ...

A Sweeping History of the Great State of Kansas Far from the stereotypical "flyover state," Kansas has been at the center of American history's most defining moments. From the violent struggles of "Bleeding Kansas" that foreshadowed the Civil War to the landmark Brown v. Board decision that launched the civil rights movement, the Sunflower State has repeatedly found itself on the front lines of the nation's greatest challenges and transformations. This engaging narrative traces Kansas from its Native American civilizations through Spanish exploration, territorial warfare, and statehood, ...

A sweeping history of the state of Delaware. Small in size but mighty in significance, Delaware earned its nickname "The First State" by boldly stepping into history on December 7, 1787—the first to ratify the new Constitution and set the United States on its path to nationhood. But Delaware's story reaches far beyond that pivotal moment. In this captivating installment of the Hardy Histories series, Daniel Hardy uncovers the remarkable tale of a state that has consistently punched above its weight. From the Swedish and Dutch settlements along the Delaware River to the Underground ...

A Sweeping History of the Great State of Idaho From the ancient trails of the Nez Perce to the silicon valleys of the modern West, Idaho's story is one of dramatic transformation and persistent independence. In The Gem State, historian Daniel Hardy traces the remarkable journey of a territory that evolved from fur trading outpost to nuclear research center to high-tech hub while maintaining its rugged frontier character. Hardy masterfully weaves together Idaho's diverse past: mountain men carving paths through wilderness, miners rushing to remote gold camps, farmers transforming desert into...

A Sweeping History of the Great State of Nevada From ancient Indigenous peoples to the Comstock Lode, from mob-run casinos to Tesla's Gigafactory, Nevada's history reads like an improbable fever dream. This is the story of America's most unlikely state—a place that shouldn't exist but refuses to disappear. Built on silver strikes and gambling, quickie divorces and atomic tests, Nevada has reinvented itself more times than any other state, turning vices into virtues and making industries from what others banned. The Silver State traces Nevada's journey from desert wilderness to swing-state...

In One Volume, The Histories of Delaware, Maryland & New Jersey. Neither fully North nor South, the Mid-Atlantic states have always existed in between—and that's precisely what makes them essential to understanding America. This first volume explores three small states with outsized influence. Delaware, "The First State," may be tiny, but it became the legal home to more than half of America's corporations and cast the decisive first vote for the Constitution. Maryland, divided by the Chesapeake Bay and nearly torn apart during the Civil War, has reinvented itself repeatedly while ...

A Sweeping History of The Great State of New York From the Haudenosaunee Confederacy to the gleaming towers of Manhattan, New York has been at the center of the American story for four centuries. This sweeping narrative traces how a Dutch trading post became the nation's indispensable state—shaping revolutions, building canals that opened a continent, welcoming waves of immigrants who transformed a nation, and creating the financial and cultural capital of the modern world. Through vivid storytelling and sharp analysis, The Empire State reveals how New York's history illuminates America's...

A Sweeping History of the Great State of Indiana From frontier wilderness to America's crossroads, Indiana's story mirrors the nation's own remarkable journey. In this compelling volume from The Hardy Histories of the States of America, Daniel Hardy traces the Hoosier State's evolution from Native American homelands through French exploration, territorial struggles, and statehood to its emergence as a modern economic powerhouse. Hardy reveals how Indiana became the quintessential American state—a place where Yankees and Southerners, immigrants and natives, farmers and factory workers ...

A panoramic history of the great state of Arizona Explore the rich, complex history of Arizona from prehistoric times to the present day in Daniel Hardy's vivid new chronicle, The Grand Canyon State. This sweeping narrative brings Arizona's diverse cultures and landscapes to life in technicolor detail. From the cliff dwellings of ancient indigenous peoples to the boomtowns of the Old West, Hardy paints a panoramic portrait of Arizona as a crossroads shaped by Native American tribes, Spanish conquistadors, Mexican and American frontiersmen, Eastern immigrants and world wars. With a ...

A masterful, concise history of one of the greatest states in America. From the vibrant shorelines of the Gulf Coast to the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Alabama, often known as 'The Yellowhammer State', holds a uniquely colorful place in America's historical tapestry. 'The Yellowhammer State: A History of Alabama' by Daniel Hardy is a compelling journey through this Southern state's rich and intricate past. Hardy brilliantly transports readers to the pivotal moments of Alabama's history, from the early Native American cultures to the era of French and Spanish exploration,...

A Sweeping History of the Great State of Maryland From the Chesapeake Bay's ancient shores to the corridors of modern Washington, Maryland has stood at the crossroads of American history for nearly four centuries. In this compelling entry in The Hardy Histories of the States of America series, discover how a small colony founded on religious tolerance became one of the nation's most influential states. The Old Line State traces Maryland's remarkable journey from the Piscataway and Nanticoke peoples through Lord Baltimore's Catholic haven to today's high-tech powerhouse. Witness the birth of...

Explore the untamed spirit of the Natural State, from its rugged origins to modern times. The definitive chronicle of Arkansas: Where heritage meets resilience in the American South. A richly-woven tale of Native lands, civil wars, and the indomitable character of Arkansans. In this comprehensive and engaging historical account, author Daniel Hardy takes readers on a fascinating journey through the rich heritage of the state of Arkansas. From the Native American societies that first inhabited the region, through the turbulent years of the Civil War and the complex 20th century era of civil ...

A Sweeping History of the Great State of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania's story is America's story. From William Penn's radical experiment in religious tolerance to the furnaces that forged a nation's steel, from the battlefield at Gettysburg to the factories that armed democracy, this commonwealth has stood at the center of every chapter in the American narrative. In this sweeping history, Daniel Hardy traces Pennsylvania's journey from indigenous homeland through colonial diversity, revolutionary crucible, and industrial dominance to post-industrial reinvention. Here are the dreamers and the ...