Richard Middleton

The first biography of Charles Cornwallis in forty years—the soldier, governor, and statesman whose career covered America, India, Britain, and Ireland Cornwallis by Richard Middleton offers a compelling look into the life of Charles, First Marquis of Cornwallis (1738–1805), a prominent figure in late eighteenth-century Britain. His career spanned pivotal events such as the American War of Independence, the Irish...

Colonial America: A History to 1763, 4th Edition provides updated and revised coverage of the background, founding, and development of the thirteen English North American colonies. Fully revised and expanded fourth edition, with updated bibliography: Includes new coverage of the simultaneous development of French, Spanish, and Dutch colonies in North America, and extensively re-written and updated chapters on families and...