New Hampshire: Crosscurrents in Its Development

From fiercely ambitious and independent colonial towns to the media circus of the Presidential primary, from prosperous masting trade to high-tech industry, this book traces the colorful political and economic crosscurrents of New Hampshire s history.
Both informative and entertaining, the book tells the story of the state s development from the first European settlements through the dawn of the twenty-first century. This new, updated edition addresses such topics as the Claremont school funding case; the impeachment of Justice Brock and the U.S. Supreme Court appointment of David Souter; and especially the boom and bust of the 90s and early 00s, including discussion of such major industries as Tyco and Cabletron and their role in the state s economy. The book also offers a timeline of important events and an updated bibliography.
From a few settlers engaged in fishing and lumbering to the burgeoning development of the last decade, this book offers a readable history of the growth and development of the Granite State."