A History of the American People - In Five Volumes, Vol. I

Set in the challenging landscape of 17th-century colonial America, the narrative explores the complexities faced by Sir William Berkeley as he attempts to establish authority over a rebellious populace. With adventurers and self-reliant individuals resistant to governance, Berkeley, a proprietor himself, takes decisive action in 1664 by appointing William Drummond as governor to assert the rights of the new rulers. This historical account delves into the dynamics between colonial powers and the governed, highlighting the struggles of leadership in an unyielding environment.