The American colonies and the British Empire, 1607-1763.

1. Building and empire: Motivations and assumptions ; The early plantings ; Steps toward empire ; The Restoration empire ; Reaction in America ; A rebellion in Virginia ; Other rebellions ; Reshaping the empire
2. The economic empire: Shipping and staples ; The northern commerce ; Industrial regulations ; The money supply ; An assessment
3. Imperial politics and warfare: The royal governor ; The lower houses of assembly ; Colonists and government ; The empire in war ; The colonies and war ; A summing up.