A School History of the United States

"A School History of the United States" by John Bach McMaster is a record of the emergence of America, chronicling its story from the first explorations to the foundations of its government. The narrative unfolds as the saga of a single entity, with the colonial era depicted as the critical phase that determined its destiny. McMaster starts with the voyages of Columbus to explore and colonize early America. It emphasizes the impact of European powers, such as Spain, England, France, and the Netherlands, on the land that would transform into the United States, highlighting events that molded its political character. It is focused on important early explorations and the relationships between countries, laying a groundwork for understanding how America grew into a free nation. McMaster wants the readers to see the ties between early discovery and later conflicts showing how those historical moments affected America's road to becoming its own country.