Perry's definitive history of Connecticut's early leaders offers an in-depth look at the people and events that shaped this important American colony. From the founding of Hartford and New Haven to the Revolutionary War and beyond, Perry delves into the political, social, and economic forces that made Connecticut a key player in the history of the United States. 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.