A Review of Howard H. Peckham, The Colonial Wars: 1689-1762 title: The Colonial Wars: 1689-1762 author: Howard H. Peckham

For most, the history of the United States begins with the American Revolution. But, what led up to that momentous decision to separate from Great Britain? From where did our Founding Fathers gather the confidence and strength to manage such a feat? In his book, The Colonial Wars: 1689-1762, Howard H. Peckham takes the reader through a timeline of the four great Colonial Wars and their battles, their heroes and their forgotten influence on American …

…together for the common good of the nation when they could no longer tolerate the British rule. Peckham effectively identifies the key moments during the Colonial Wars that brought about these changes within the American Colonies. He does so in a concise yet enlightening manner that does not overwhelm the reader with useless information. This book sheds light on well forgotten moments in American history, moments that were crucial to the triumph of the Revolution.