Download or read book New Jersey written by Michael J. Birkner and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-30 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Jersey: A History of the Garden State is a fresh and comprehensive overview of New Jersey's history from the prehistoric era to the present. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians are brought together to offer a new look at the ways in which the Garden State has changed over time. From its pivotal role in the American Revolution to its modern-day suburbs and cities, this book shows how the small state of New Jersey is often a bellwether for the nation.