About this book
The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2 by Egerton Ryerson reclaims the overlooked voices of the United Empire Loyalists and traces their political and social journey from 1620 to 1816. Ryerson, a prominent 19th-century historian and educator, challenges prevailing American-centered accounts by assembling records, letters, and official documents to present a documentary-rich narrative of loyalty, exile, and imperial conflict.
Blending politics and history, this Volume I explores the roots of colonial allegiance to the British Crown, the escalating disputes that led to revolution, and the aftermath faced by Loyalists—dispossession, migration, and the reshaping of communities in British North America. Ryerson emphasizes original sources to correct myths and biases, offering critical analysis of how contesting narratives shaped both British and American identities. The tone is scholarly yet accessible, making complex legal, diplomatic, and social themes understandable without sacrificing depth.
Ideal for listeners fascinated by the American Revolution, British imperial history, Canadian origins, or documentary-driven scholarship, this audiobook delivers a corrective, evidence-based perspective. Scholars, students, and history lovers seeking a fresh, archival approach to political history will find it an essential, thought-provoking listen.
