At once an in-depth history of this pivotal war and a guide to the
historical sites where the ambushes, raids, and battles took place,
King Philip's War expands our understanding of American history and
provides insight into the nature of colonial and ethnic wars in general.
Through a careful reconstruction of events, first-person accounts,
period illustrations, and maps, and by providing information on the
exact locations of more than fifty battles, King Philip's War is
useful as well as informative. Students of history, colonial war buffs,
those interested in Native American history, and anyone who is curious
about how this war affected a particular New England town, will find
important insights into one of the most seminal events to shape the
American mind and continent.