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"This book covers a period of more than 500 years, beginning with the exploratory voyages and expeditions that led to the colonization of Virginia at Jamestown in 1607. The title is from Shakespeare, whose countrymen were the first to establish a permanent community in America. They came from the sea and settled Hampton in 1610 on the site of an ancient Indian village that one day would be the NASA proving grounds for America's first leap into space. What happened in between is placed against a backdrop that puts Hampton and the surrounding area into historical perspective. Hampton survives today as the oldest English-speaking settlement in continuous existence outside the British Isles. Hampton's story is America's story."
Gene Williamson, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Kind Of History
Time of history:
- 20th century
- 19th century
- 18th century
- 17th century
- 1000-1600 AD
History of a people?
Yes
Nationality?
- American--General
History of a journey/colonization?
Yes
Kind of journey?
- boat travel
Subjects of this Historical Account
Religion? (if plays a major part)
- Protestants!
Ethnicity (if plays a major part)
- European/White
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Somewhat sympathetic
From a certain profession/group?
- politicians
Intelligence of subject of
history:
- Smart
Main Adversary
From a certain profession/group?
- Prince/Nobleman/King
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
Religion? (if plays a major part)
- Protestants!
Nationality?
- American
Ethnicity? (if plays big part)
- White/European
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Somewhat Sympathetic
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Southeast
Europe
Yes
European country:
- Spain
- England/UK
- France
The Americas (not US):
Yes
The Americas:
- Central
Small town?
Yes
If applicable, liberal/conservative?
- Historian is moderately liberal
Style
How much gore?
- 2 (a little)
How fast-paced is the book?
- 4 (a fair amount)
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Book makes you feel...
- thoughtful
How much focus on stories of individuals?
- Focuses mostly on the people/nation level
Minor characters feature lots of:
- Indians
Is this a kid's book?
- Ages 16-Adult
Pictures/Illustrations?
- A handful
Maps necessary?
- Necessary maps provided
Length of book
- 201-250 pages
How much emphasis on small details?
- 6 (an above average amount)
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