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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the turbulent early years of the first chartered government in Massachusetts, shedding light on the paradoxical relationship between self-governance and religious extremism. As the colony grappled with establishing its own laws, a powerful clergy emerged, wielding their influence to create a theocracy that suppressed dissent and sowed the seeds of persecution. The author meticulously examines key events such as the banishment of Roger Williams and the infamous witch trials, demonstrating how the pursuit of religious purity corrupted the very ideals of liberty and justice enshrined in the charter. By contrasting the democratic aspirations of the colonists with the authoritarian tendencies of the dominant church, this book offers a sobering lesson about the fragility of self-governance and the dangers of unchecked religious zeal. 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 9781333814700_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333814700
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