I was reading a review of this book, and found this book, thought provoking.
http://yalepress.yale.edu/yupbooks/b...sbn=0300114311
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/030...lance&n=283155

Written by John Elliot it provides a what-if.
What if a Tudor king had supported Christopher Columbus, who promptly discovered the New World. Britain exploits this, and takes in gold, silver, etc. The Spanish settle New England. This would not cause any English Civil War, and would not result in the American Revolution.

I was wondering if any have read this book, and what are your thoughts on it?