The Settlers' Empire

"The Settlers' Empire" explores how the United States' expansion after the 1783 Treaty of Paris transformed it into both a postcolonial republic and a domestic empire. Focusing on the early American West, the book examines the complex process of constructing new states within the Northwest Territory, highlighting the diverse populations—Indigenous peoples, European settlers, and others—who shaped and contested the region’s cultural and geographical identity. This detailed history underscores the interplay between government efforts and everyday life in the formation of America's expanding frontier.