Epochs of American History
A source page for quotes linked to Albert Bushnell Hart.
“In any event, colonization and the grant of lands were provincial matters.”
“Each colony became accustomed to planting new settlements and to claiming new boundaries.”
“In 1763 the English were the most powerful nation in the world.”
“Few characters in history are indispensable.”
“In government as well as in trade a new era came to the colonies in 1763.”
“In appearance the labor system of all the colonies was the same.”
“Washington's defeat in 1754 was followed by active military preparations on both sides.”
“Taxation is the price which civilized communities pay for the opportunity of remaining civilized.”