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Eye for an Eye: A True Story of Life, Liberty, Murder—and the Pursuit of Revenge—at the Birth of America Kindle Edition

by Joseph Cotto (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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They came for freedom. They found it—for a while. They had no idea what was coming next.

When all was said and done, most of them were dead. Slain in the New World by tyrants from the Old Continent, it seemed like their massacre would go unavenged. One man made sure this did not happen. His vengeance was so epic that it echoes from age to age. Still, nowadays, precious few are aware of him, those who he revenged, the men he fought ... and the European crisis which created a warzone in America.

This story—in all its horrific, enraging, heartbreaking, shocking, and, perhaps, unbelievable truth—set the stage for an America we know well. Before there was Jamestown, Philadelphia, Boston, Manhattan, or even a Pilgrim at Plymouth Rock, there was Fort Caroline, St. Augustine, and the bloodcurdling battle over who would control Florida.

On one side was France. Striving to avoid civil war, it was in desperate search of a refuge for its Protestant minority. On the other side was Spain. Newly liberated from Muslim rule, and hellbent on controlling as much of the world as possible, it forced Roman Catholicism onto the masses. Caught in the middle were American Indians who went out of their way to welcome the newcomers. These natives ultimately suffered for their kindness.

If you seek to truly understand American history, then the saga of Eye for an Eye is essential reading. Learn about the history which has an immense impact on our present, yet was largely forgotten. Discover how awful the mistakes of the past were—and draw your own conclusions about what this means for the future. See how far some people went for freedom ... the same freedom often taken for granted in modern times. Unearth how colonial history is far more complex than white against black or red.

This story of the past may just change how you see the present—and the future.
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Joseph Cotto

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Dr. Joseph Ford Cotto is the host, producer, and creator of 'News Sight,' where he breaks down the economic and political forces shaping your world—with clarity, accuracy, and honesty. During the 2024 presidential race, he developed the Five-Point Forecast, which accurately predicted Trump’s national win and every swing state victor. A bestselling nonfiction author, Cotto holds a doctorate in business administration and is a Lean Six Sigma Certified Black Belt. In 2014, HLM King Kigeli V of Rwanda honored him with a hereditary knighthood, followed by a barony in 2015.

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  • Kotya
    5.0 out of 5 stars A much-warranted and insightful examination
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2022
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    Focusing on Florida, Mr. Cotto expertly crafts a unique historical analysis of America that not only is bound to press readers to observe current domestic events in a new light, but further appreciate the subjectivity of Liberty itself. “Eye For An Eye” is a highly-recommended, five-star book.
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  • Grady Harp
    5.0 out of 5 stars Reevaluating and reconsidering our heritage and history - a superior contribution!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2022
    Format: Kindle
    Florida author Joseph Ford Cotto, 1st Baron Cotto, GCCCR covered current events and style for the Washington Times’ Communities section, where he interviewed personalities ranging from the now-National Security Advisor John Bolton to Dionne Warwick. Cotto was also writer for Blogcritics Magazine and Yahoo’s Contributor Network, among other publications. In 2014 H.L.M. King Kigeli V of Rwanda bestowed a hereditary knighthood upon him, which was followed by a Barony the next year. In addition to these attributes Joseph headed the highly regarded San Francisco Review of Books, a significant aid to both authors and the public. He now serves as a Florida Supreme Court certified county mediator as well as co-hosting the online current affairs program, Cotto/Gottfried. His books to date - THE AMERICAN THINKER, UNDER THE CROWN AND STRIPES, RUNAWAY MATTERS, and now EYE FOR AN EYE.

    Cotto's exigent presentation of both reporting history and analysis requires reader participation, raising the need for reconsidering not only our heritage, but also the manner in which we approach contemporary issues. In his Prologue he states, ‘Some argue that the founders of the United States risked everything they had – even their very lives – so they might live freely. Of course, the Amerindians, whose land these founders coveted, saw the situation differently. The British colonists of Florida remained loyal to the Crown. They also took a dim view of the argument that the founders were all about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In fact, these Anglo-Floridians were bitterly opposed to George Washington’s cause. They burned the founders in effigy at what is now the Plaza de la Constitución in St. Augustine. All this is to say nothing of the blacks who fought for freedom form bondage by taking up arms against the Continental Army. While the founding fathers spoke eloquently and passionately of freedom, the republic they warred to establish would grant the ‘liberty’ of slave ownership. From its inception, the story of the US shows just how subjective it is to live as a free man, or as a free woman, for that matter. This is where the story of An Eye for an Eye takes s: to the first European civilian settlement in Florida/’

    Focusing on Florida and the religious differences that drove men to find new land – Spain 1513 – 1530 and then France 1562, we learn that Gaspard de Coligny, Jean Ribault, and René Goulaine de Laudonnière created, however briefly, a new society. ‘Not simply one where folks could believe in Protestantism, but one where European Calvinists coexisted with Amerindian Great Spiritualists. In French Florida, folks from vastly different backgrounds learned to appreciate one another. On an economic basis, this meant vigorous trade. Insofar as social policy went, respecting group differences was key….The Franco-Floridians were a profoundly conservative people. What set the apart from Spanish rightists like Menendez was respect for rationality, with a premium on the importance of personal conscience, though not at social order’s expense. Said perspective led the Huguenots to understand that it was more reasonable to befriend Amerindians than make lifelong enemies of them. It also led the Huguenots to treat others, of any ancestry, in a surprisingly humane fashion.’

    Related in a manner that provides both intellectual exploration and reading entertainment, this is yet another tome by Joseph Cotto that invites us to reassess our history and our contemporary thinking. Very highly recommended. Grady Harp, June 22
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