A Complete History of Connecticut, Civil and Ecclesiastical, From the Emigration of Its First Planters, From England, in the Year 1630, to the Year 1764, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Trumbull, Benjamin

 
9781331363668: A Complete History of Connecticut, Civil and Ecclesiastical, From the Emigration of Its First Planters, From England, in the Year 1630, to the Year 1764, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

The earliest history of Connecticut comes to life in this authoritative, carefully sourced account. This volume presents the foundational people, churches, and government that shaped the colony, with a clear focus on how religion and civic life intertwined from its beginnings through the mid-18th century.

Readers gain a detailed portrait of colonial Connecticut, from its church orderings and covenant traditions to the political ideas that guided its republican framework. The narrative emphasizes authentic, documentary-style history, drawing on records, letters, and contemporary sources to illuminate daily life, governance, and community formation.



What you will experience:



  • A close look at how congregational churches organized, elected leaders, and exercised discipline.

  • Insight into the interplay between church practices and civil authority in early New England.

  • Descriptions of key figures, early towns, and the roads to settlement and growth.

  • Context for how these foundations influenced later American history.



Ideal for readers of early American history, religious and civic life in the colonies, and anyone seeking a grounded, documentary-style portrait of Connecticut’s beginnings.

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