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The Scratch of a Pen: 1763 and the Transformation of North America (Pivotal Moments in American History)
The Scratch of a Pen 1763 and the Transformation of North America - Pivotal Moments in American History Author:Colin Calloway In February 1763, Britain, Spain, and France signed the Treaty of Paris, ending the French and Indian War. In this one document, more American territory changed hands than in any treaty before or since. As the great historian Francis Parkman wrote, "half a continent...changed hands at the scratch of a pen." Most Americans know the significance o... more »f the Declaration of Independence or the Emancipation Proclamation, but not the Treaty of Paris. Yet 1763 was a year that shaped our history just as decisively as 1776 or 1862. This captivating book shows why.« less
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ISBN-13: 9781400152339 ISBN-10: 140015233X Publication Date: 5/1/2006 Edition:MP3 Una Rating: