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The name of war

The name of war

King Philip's War and the Origins of American Identity
HistoryMilitary History
Pages
368
Published
1998
Language
English

Synopsis

Explore King Philip's War, the brutal 17th-century conflict between colonists and Native Americans in New England. This book examines the devastating impact of the war, which was the bloodiest in American history relative to population. It reveals how the conflict solidified rigid cultural boundaries and shaped historical narratives for centuries to come.

Prose complexity
7/10

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Genres

History Military History Politics & Society

Authors

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Jill Lepore

Jill Lepore is a historian and staff writer at The New Yorker. Her book These Truths: A History of the United States offers a sweeping look at American history. She's a sharp observer of our nation's past and present.