Skroutz.cy

Empire And Frontier Colonel Peter Schuyler And The Valiant Iroquois In King William's War 1689-1701 Samuel Marquis
History Books

Empire And Frontier Colonel Peter Schuyler And The Valiant Iroquois In King William's War 1689-1701 Samuel Marquis

The epic story of the alliance forged between Colonel Peter Schuyler and the Five Nations of the Iroquois as English forces joined with the Iroquois against the French and their Indigenous allies. ...

The epic story of the alliance forged between Colonel Peter Schuyler and the Five Nations of the Iroquois as English forces joined with the Iroquois against the French and their Indigenous allies. Empire and Frontier presents a powerful episode of early American history, revealing the very human story of friendship and alliance between Colonel Peter Schuyler...

See Description & Specifications See Description & Specifications

Top specs

  • Number of pages Number of pages 352
  • Cover Cover Hardcover
  • Year of publication Year of publication 2026
  • Publisher Publisher Pegasus Books
Genre: History of America
30 20 €
31 Coins 31 Coins
Delivery Tue, 13 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
4,50 € shipping cost
Sent from Greece
From Toybox 4.7 (32)
4.7 (32 reviews)
Greece
9 pieces
See Books on the page of Toybox
What if I change my mind?

No problem, as long as it's within 14 days. We'll come pick it up or you can choose the Skroutz Point that suits you, completely free for up to 2 times per year, and we'll refund your money. Get Skroutz Plus to enjoy unlimited free returns.

Learn more about invoicing
Questions
Review the product
Product report

Description & Specifications

The epic story of the alliance forged between Colonel Peter Schuyler and the Five Nations of the Iroquois as English forces joined with the Iroquois against the French and their Indigenous allies. Empire and Frontier presents a powerful episode of early American history, revealing the very human story of friendship and alliance between Colonel Peter Schuyler and the Iroquois during King William’s War (1689–1701). Like Philbrick’s Mayflower and Gwynne’s Empire of the Summer Moon, this new book reveals how fragile alliances and cross-cultural diplomacy changed the course of empires in North America. At the heart of the book is Peter Schuyler, a Dutch-American mayor of Albany, Indian Affairs commissioner, and militia colonel who earned deep trust among the Iroquois. Decades ahead of his time in his respect for Native diplomacy and sovereignty, Schuyler helped forge and sustain a fragile alliance between English colonists and the Haudenosaunee (Five Nations of the Iroquois) during a decade of brutal warfare. That alliance, known as The Covenant Chain, not only blocked French ambitions in the region, but also shaped the political and military landscape of the American frontier for the next one hundred years.

Told through multiple perspectives, the book also follows two unforgettable Indigenous figures during the conflict. Lawrence, a Mohawk war captain, serves as Schuyler’s compatriot on the battlefield, working for and navigating the survival of his people. Hilletie van Olinda, a biracial Mohawk-Dutch woman, becomes a key translator and diplomatic go-between, using her language skills and cultural fluency to mediate between the Iroquois and English. Across a decade of war, espionage, and political intrigue—from the 1689 Leisler’s Rebellion and 1690 Schenectady Massacre to the climactic Grand Settlement of 1701—these intertwined stories reveal the human cost and political complexity behind one of early America’s most consequential alliances.

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Details

Warnings & Safety Information
Publisher
Pegasus Books
Skroutz Book Awards 2025
-
Type
General History
Theme
History of America
Language
English
Subtitle
-
Cover
Hardcover
Number of Pages
352
Release Date
04/08/2026
Publication Date
2026
Dimensions
-
ISBN-13
9798897101542

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

30,20 €
4,50 €   shipping cost