Summary of The Dutch and Quaker Colonies in America, Vol. 1 of 2

The Dutch and Quaker Colonies in America: Vol. 1 of 2, written by John Fiske, is a two-volume, comprehensive history of the development of the Dutch and Quaker Colonies in the Americas. This book provides a broad overview of the growth of British colonies, including details of the social, political, and economic systems of the New Netherland and New Sweden colonies. Fiske examines the colonial period in Switzerland, England, and Holland, exploring how the presence of the these two religious groups affected the development of American society. Additionally, he examines the life and government of the Native American inhabitants of the colonies before their absorption into the British Empire. This study provides vivid illustrations of the men and women who made up the history of these colonies and how their efforts helped mold America into the nation it is today.