Speculation Nation

In Speculation Nation, Michael A. Blaakman explores the remarkable wave of land speculation that swept through early America, revealing how ambitions for expansion, economic forces, and state actions intertwined to reshape the nation’s landscape and history. The book examines how Native American lands became central to the founders' vision, ultimately fostering a form of settler colonialism rooted in speculative capitalism. Through this lens, Blaakman uncovers the profound connections between land, power, and the American frontier during its formative years.