Britain's Transatlantic Colonists Britain’s American colonies were widely thought to be peopled by miscreants and ‘desperate villains’. Rachel Christian describes the reality for those who found a new life across the Atlantic. Rachel Christian | Published in History Today Volume 65 Issue 9 September 2015 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. USA Related Articles The British Press and the American Colonies Colonising Bermuda - Defending Virginia Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy