Demonstrates how the colonies developed into the first nation created under the influences of nationalism, modern capitalism and Protestantism.

In the age of MapQuest and GPS, we take cartographic literacy for granted. We should not; the ability to find meaning in maps is the fruit of a long process of

This classic work reveals how childbirth has changed from colonial times to the present, including a new preface that discusses writings on the subject over the

For review see: Stephen J. Homick, in The Hispanic Historical Review (HAHR), vol. 77, no. 1 (February 1997); p. 78-80.