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The European Struggle to Settle North America: Colonizing Attempts by England, France and Spain, 1521-1608

Full title: The European Struggle to Settle North America: Colonizing Attempts by England, France and Spain, 1521-1608
ISBN: 9780786459322
ISBN 10: 0786459328
Authors: Pickett, Margaret F. Pickett, Dwayne W.
Publisher: Mcfarland & Company
Edition: Illustrated
Num. pages: 264
Binding: Paperback
Language: en
Published on: 2011

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Synopsis

This History Of Early European Colonial Efforts In North America Examines Why Three Colonies--st. Augustine, Jamestown And Québec--succeeded Where Many Failed. Chapters Cover Columbus' Exploration And The Treaty Of Tordesillas; Other Spanish Explorers And Settlements In The New World; French Attempts At Settlement; Early English Settlements; Failed Settlements; And Studies Of The Three Colonies That Survived--provided By Publisher. Margaret F. Pickett And Dwayne W. Pickett. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.