Discover how Puritan principles shaped education, ideas, and civic virtue in early America.
This work examines the Puritan character and its lasting impact on knowledge, learning, and public life. It traces how a deep sense of conscience, individual responsibility, and a commitment to education helped create free schools, colleges, and a culture of self-government.
- Learn how Puritan ideas influenced education from Harvard to the common schools and the spread of learning beyond New England.
- See the connection between personal integrity, a disciplined mind, and public progress in science, religion, and culture.
- Explore profiles of influential thinkers, ministers, and writers who helped shape American thought and intellectual life.
- Understand how the Puritan impulse fostered a broad impulse toward national development and shared civic ideals.
Ideal for readers of American history, religious heritage, and the roots of education in the United States.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the defining characteristics of the Puritan movement, tracing its origins and analyzing its impact on both English and American society. The author argues that the Puritans' emphasis on individualism and self-reliance fostered a spirit of originality and intelligence that would come to shape the United States. Through a study of Puritan history, literature, and religious thought, the book explores the enduring legacy of this influential movement and its relevance to our understanding of American identity and values. 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 9781331234371_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331234371
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