Religious freedom and state power collide in colonial Maryland, revealing how law, land, and church helped shape a fledgling colony from its 1634 landing onward.
This historical study traces how religion, governance, and property systems intertwined to create a unique early American landscape.
From the Ark and the Dove to the rise of the proprietary government, the book surveys key forces that molded Maryland’s foundations. It explains how toleration, church establishment, and later separation of church and state influenced parishes, land grants, and courts. Readers will see how legal and religious ideas shaped everyday life, governance, and the colony’s long arc into the American story.
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Ideal for readers of early American history, legal history, and anyone interested in how a colony balanced religion, land, and government to endure through change.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed exploration of early Maryland, focusing on the colony's beginnings and its role in the American Revolution. The author delves into previously neglected areas of Maryland's history, providing insights into the establishment of religious freedom, the development of the judicial system, and the colony's unique land tenure system. The book also examines the significance of the Maryland Line in the American Revolution, highlighting its critical role in key battles and its lasting legacy. The author uses primary sources, such as original land grants and historical records, to paint a vivid picture of life in colonial Maryland, showcasing the challenges faced by early settlers and the struggles for political and religious freedom. The book illuminates the unique character of Maryland's founding, placing it in the broader context of colonial America's fight for independence. It reveals the intertwined nature of politics, religion, and societal structures in shaping early Maryland, offering readers a valuable historical lens through which to understand the foundations of this vital American state. 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 9781331399070_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331399070
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 408 pages. 8.98x5.98x0.87 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1331399076
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 408 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25923703/1
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