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The history of America , books IX. and X. Containing the history of Virginia, to the year 1688; and of New England, to the year 1652. By William Roberston, D.D. Principal of the University of Edinburgh, historiographer to His Majesty for Scotland, and member of the Royal Academy of History at Madrid.
Robertson, William, 1721-1793.Date: 1800- E-books
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An account of the European settlements in America In six parts. I. A short History of the Discovery of that Part of the World. II. The Manners and Customs of the original Inhabitants. III. Of the Spanish Settlements. IV. Of the Portuguese. V. Of the French, Dutch, and Danish. VI. Of the English. Each Part contains An accurate Description of the Settlements in it, their Extent, Climate, Productions, Trade, Genius and Dispositions of their Inhabitants: the Interests of the several Powers of Europe with respect to those Settlements; and their Political and Commercial Views with regard to each other. In two volumes.
Burke, William, 1730-1798.Date: M,DCC,LXII. [1762]- Books
Stolen continents : the "New World" through Indian eyes.
Ronald WrightDate: 1993- E-books
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A philosophical and political history of the settlements and trade of the Europeans in the East and West Indies. Translated from the French of the Abb�e Raynal, by J. Justamond, M. A. In Five Volumes. ..
Raynal, abb�e, 1713-1796.Date: MDCCLXXVII. [1777]- E-books
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The British sailor's discovery: or the Spanish pretensions confuted. Containing A short History of the Discoveries and Conquests of Spain in America, with a particular Account of the illegal and unchristian Means they made Use of to establish their Settlements there: Proving that the sovereign sole Dominion, claimed by the Crown of Spain to the West-Indies, is founded upon an unjustifiable Possession; whilse the Rights and Possessions of the British Subjects in those Parts are both agreeable to the Law of Nations, and Principles of Christianity. That America was discovered and planted by the antient Britans 300 Years before Columbas conducted the Speniards thither; with the Causes of their After-Hatred to the English: And several very remarkable Instances of their Treachery and Cruelty towards us, in order to discourage and obstruct our farther Discoveries and Settlements. To which is added, An exact Account of the Number of Ships, Men, &c. employed in the grand intended Invasion in 1588. Also The Declaration of War against Spain by Oliver Cromwell, in 1655. translated from the Latin Original; wherein the English Right to the West-Indies in plainly demonstrated, and the Insults, Murders. and Depredations are particularly specified, which were committed by the Spaniards, and to revenge which that War was declared. The whole concluding with Reflections on their former and late Conduct, and plain Reasons why a Certainty of Peace is not to be relled on from that Nation, any longer than they are kept in Awe by the Maritime Forces of Great-Britain
Date: [1739]- E-books
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The history of America . Books IX. and X. Containing the history of Virginia, to the year 1688; and the history of New England, to the year 1652. By William Robertson, D. D. Principal of the University of Edinburgh, Historiographer to his Majesty for Scotland, and Member of the Royal Academy of History at Madrid.
Robertson, William, 1721-1793.Date: MDCCXCVI. [1796]- E-books
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A collection of authentic, useful, and entertaining voyages and discoveries, digested in a chronological series. Performed by the following celebrated commanders, viz. Christopher Columbus. Vasco de Gama. Pedro Alvarez de Gabral. Sir Francis Drake. Sir Walter Raleigh. Sir Thomas Cavendish. Oliver Van Noort. George Spilbergen. W. Schooten and J. Le Maire. Captain Monk. The Sufferings of eight Seamen. Abel Tasman. - ---Dampier. Wafer's Journey across Darien. Captain Woodes Rogers and Courtney, including the History of Alexander Selkirk, who was found on the uninhabited Island of Juan Fernandes in the South Seas, after four years residence. Don George Juan, and Don Antonio de Ulloa. Lord Anson. Mr. Ellis. Narrative of the Doddington East-Indiaman. Martin's (and others) Description of St. Kilda. Russian Voyages for the Discovery of a North-East Passage. By John Barrow, Esq. Author of the Geographical Dictionary. ..
Barrow, John, teacher of mathematics.Date: MDCCLXV. [1765]- E-books
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Ceremonies of possession in Europe's conquest of the New World, 1492-1640 / Patricia Seed.
Seed, Patricia.Date: 1995- E-books
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The history of America , books IX. and X. Containing the history of Virginia to the year 1688; and of New England to the year 1652. By William Robertson, D.D. Principal of the University of Edinburgh, historiographer to His Majesty for Scotland, and member of the Royal Academy of History at Madrid.
Robertson, William, 1721-1793.Date: 1799- E-books
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A philosophical and political history of the settlements and trade of the Europeans in the East and West Indies. Revised, augmented, and published, in ten volumes, by the Abb�e Raynal. Newly translated from the French, by J. O. Justamond, ... with ... engravings ... In six volumes. ..
Raynal, abb�e, 1713-1796.Date: 1784- E-books
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The history of America By William Robertson, D.D. Principal of the University of Edinburgh, Historiographer to his Majesty for Scotland, and Member of the Royal Academy of History at Madrid. In Three Volumes.
Robertson, William, 1721-1793.Date: 1796- E-books
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The History of the discoveries and settlements of the English in North America and the West Indies
Date: MDCCLXIV. [1764]- E-books
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The history of America By William Robertson, D. D. Principal of the University of Edinburgh, Historiographer to his Majesty for Scotland, and Member of the Royal Academy of History at Madrid. In three Volumes.
Robertson, William, 1721-1793.Date: 1800-01- E-books
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New worlds, ancient texts : the power of tradition and the shock of discovery / Anthony Grafton with April Shelford and Nancy Siraisi.
Anthony GraftonDate: 1992- E-books
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A general history of all voyages and travels throughout the Old and New World, from the first ages to this present time illustrating both the ancient and modern geography ... / by Monsr. Du Perier.
Bellegarde, M. l'abbé de (Jean Baptiste Morvan), 1648-1734.Date: 1708- E-books
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The discovery of America by Columbus . To which is added, an impartial enquiry into the rise and progress of the Contest in America.
Date: MDCCLXXVI. [1776]- E-books
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The history of the downfall and resurrection of episcopacy in Great Britain Wherein is briefly shewn, I. That Bishops are of Divine Institution. II. That there has been a continual Succession of Bishops in the Church, from the Apostles. III. That there were always Bishop in Great Britain, since its first Conversion to Christianity. IV. How Episcopacy came first to be abolish'd in Scotland, and how restor'd. V. Its Downfall in Scotland, and then in England. VI. Its Resurrection in both Kingdoms, and then VII. Again cast out of Scotland. With Many Remarks of the implacable Hatred of all Sectaries to that Holy Order, which they have persecuted with the utmost Malice, whensoever it has been in their Power.
Date: [1717]- E-books
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Comparative studies in the archaeology of colonialism / edited by Stephen L. Dyson.
Date: 1985- Books
Shores of knowledge : new world discoveries and the scientific imagination / Joyce Appleby.
Joyce ApplebyDate: [2013]- E-books
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The history of America . By William Robertson, principal of the University at Edinburgh, historiographer to His Majesty for Scotland, and member of the Royal Academy at Madrid. In two volumes. Vol. I[-II].
Robertson, William, 1721-1793.Date: M.DCC.XCVIII. [1798]- E-books
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A philosophical and political history of the settlements and trade of the Europeans in the East and West Indies. Revised, augmented, and published, in ten volumes, by the abb�e Raynal. Newly translated from the French, by J. O. Justamond, F.R.S. With a new set of maps Adapted To The Work, an a copious index. In eight volumes. ..
Raynal, abb�e, 1713-1796.Date: MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]- E-books
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Discours sur les avantages ou les d�esavantages qui r�esultent, pour l'Europe, de la d�ecouverte de l'Am�erique. Objet du prix propos�e par M. l'Abb�e Raynal. Par M. P***, Vice-Consul, �a E***
Chastellux, Fran�cois Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788.Date: 1787- E-books
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A philosophical and political history of the settlements and trade of the Europeans in the East and West Indies . Revised, augmented, and published, in ten volumes, by the abb�e Raynal. Newly translated from the French, by J. O. Justamond, F.R.S. With a new set of maps ... In six volumes.
Raynal, abb�e, 1713-1796.Date: 1798- E-books
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The old world and the new 1492-1650 , by J. H. Elliott.
John ElliottDate: 1970- E-books
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An account of the European settlements in America In six parts. I. A short History of the Discovery of that Part of the World. II. The Manners and Customs of the original Inhabitants. III. Of the Spanish Settlements. IV. Of the Portuguese. V. Of the French, Dutch, and Danish. VI. Of the English. Each Part contains An accurate Description of the Settlements in it, their Extent, Climate, Productions, Trade, Genius and Disposition of their Inhabitants: the Interests of the several Powers of Europe with respect to those Settlements; and their Political and Commercial Views with regard to each other. In two volumes.
Burke, William, 1730-1798.Date: MDCCLVII [1757]