"History of King Philip’s War" Topic

"King Philip's War, also known as Metacom's War or the First Indian War, was an armed conflict between English colonists and the American Indians of New England in the 17th century.

It was the Native-American's last major effort to drive the English colonists out of New England. The war took place between 1675-1676 in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts and later spread to Maine and New Hampshire.

The war is named for King Philip, also known by his Wampanoag name of Metacom, who was the son of the late Wampanoag chief Massasoit…"
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Armand

I highly recommend the book Mayflower. It begins with the Pilgrims but ends with King Philip's war. The causes are complex, but I argue that this war sets the tone an pattern for all the Indian wars to come. The author debunks many myths, like the one about the Native Americans communing peacefully with nature unite the Europeans arrived. In fact they were engaged in wars of annihilation, sieges, alliances, and military campaigns for hundreds of years before the first European arrived.

Thanks!.

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Armand

The Mayflower book is what inspired me to do my KPW miniatures range. The book is in 3 parts – why they left Europe, arrival an coexistence with the Native Americans, the path to war and KPW.

What is a good book on King Philip's War besides The Mayflower.Looking for a book that focus on the war.There are so many
Mark

I thought "King Philip's War" by Schultz and Tougias was pretty interesting.

Yes I'm going to get that one.
Mark