A stirring 19th-century address on liberty, reform, and the roots of American democracy.
The book presents a historic public address commemorating Roxbury’s founding and the broader story of liberty. It emphasizes moral progress, the dangers of war without peace, and the power of learning and religious freedom to shape nations. The speaker situates early American ideas in the context of European reform, Puritan history, and the birth of representative government, inviting readers to reflect on how ideas translate into political practice.
From reflections on the formation of colonies to praise for leaders who advanced civil rights and religious liberty, the edition offers a window into how 17th- and 18th-century thought influenced later advances in freedom, education, and public life. It surveys the legacy of reformers, the challenges of revolution, and the enduring value of intellect and virtue in guiding a nation.
Ideal for readers of historical essays on liberty, reform, and the roots of American democracy.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book commemorates the second centennial anniversary of Roxbury's founding. In this collection of scholarly essays, the author draws from Roxbury's local history to expand on broader themes of US History, such as the religious upheaval that led to the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the development of democratic principles in the new world settlements. The work provides an in-depth analysis of the events that shaped the town and nation, and sheds light on the evolution of American culture in the 17th and 18th centuries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330648193_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330648193
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330648193
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)