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King Philip’s War: A Short History of New England’s Bloodiest Struggle

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King Philip’s War: A Short History of New England’s Bloodiest Struggle

By: Doug West
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 Do you want to learn about King Philip’s War but don’t have the time or patience to read a thick book? Then this short and concise book “King Philip’s War: A Short History of New England’s Bloodiest Struggle” is for you!!
In this book you will read about:
  • Concise, Engaging History – Designed for the busy reader, this book delivers a gripping account of King Philip’s War in under an hour, part of the bestselling 30-Minute Book Series.
  • The Bloodiest War of Colonial America – Learn how this 17th-century conflict became the deadliest war per capita in American history, reshaping New England forever.
  • Origins of the War Uncovered – Explore the deep-rooted tensions between Native American tribes and English settlers that led to this devastating uprising.
  • Metacom’s Last Stand – Discover the tragic and heroic story of King Philip (Metacom), the Wampanoag leader who dared to resist colonial expansion.
  • Epic Battles and Brutal Tactics – From the burning of frontier towns to the infamous Great Swamp Fight, uncover the key battles that defined the war.
  • Profiles of Key Figures – Includes insightful portraits of leaders like Metacom, Canonchet, Benjamin Church, Mary Rowlandson, and Josiah Winslow.
  • Civilians in the Crossfire – Gain a window into life during wartime for ordinary colonists and Native peoples—captivity, displacement, and survival.
  • Religion and War – Understand how Puritan beliefs shaped colonists’ actions and how both sides grappled with the spiritual trauma of war.
  • Consequences and Legacy – Learn how King Philip’s War ended Native power in New England and hardened colonial attitudes for generations.
  • Timeline and References Included – Features a clear timeline and curated further reading list for students, history buffs, and educators alike.
The book “King Philip’s War: A Short History of New England’s Bloodiest Struggle” briefly examines the savage war during the colonial period of American history. In addition, the book contains a list of reference books for further reading and a Timeline to help link together the events in his life.
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30-Minute Book Series
This is the 74th book in the 30-Minute Book Series. Books in this series are fast-paced, accurate, and cover the story in as much detail as a short book possibly can. Most people complete each book in less than an hour, which makes the books in the series a perfect companion for your lunch hour, a school project, or a little downtime.
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