The Foundation Of The American Colonies

The Foundation of the American Colonies: A Lecture is a historical book written by Goldwin Smith in 1861. The book is a lecture delivered by the author at the Royal Institution of Great Britain and it discusses the history and foundation of the American colonies. The book covers various aspects of the American colonial history including the reasons behind the establishment of the colonies the economic and political conditions of the time and the impact of the colonies on the development of the United States. The author also discusses the role of the British government in the establishment and management of the colonies as well as the relationship between the colonies and the mother country.Goldwin Smith was a prominent historian and political commentator of his time and his work on the American colonies is considered to be one of his most significant contributions to historical literature. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the American colonial history and is an essential read for anyone interested in the early history of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.