The Drama of American History Series

History is dramatic—and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young readers. The volumes in this collection explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, attitudes, and tribulations that led to the birth of this great nation.

This collection features six books in the Drama of American History series, covering American history from prehistoric Native American life and culture through the Federalist era of the late eighteenth century:

Pilgrims and Puritans: 1620–1676

The French and Indian War: 1660–1763

The Paradox of Jamestown: 1585–1700

Clash of Cultures: Prehistory–1638

The American Revolution: 1763–1783

Building a New Nation: The Federalist Era, 1789–1801