First published in 1777, The History of America is one of the earliest comprehensive histories of the United States. Written by Scottish historian William Robertson, the book covers the period from Columbus's arrival in the Americas to the end of the French and Indian War. The History of America was a seminal work in its time, influencing later generations of American historians and shaping the early national identity of the United States. This edition of the book includes extensive notes and annotations that provide contextual information and elucidate Robertson's historical perspective. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.