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Contested Commonwealths

Essays in American History

By: William A. Pencak

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Contested Commonwealths

Essays in American History

By: William A. Pencak

United States historian William Pencak presents thirteen of his essays, written beginning in 1976. Some deal with colonial and revolutionary crowds and communities in Massachusetts - the impressment riot of 1747, the popular uprisings of the 1760s and 1770s, and Shays' Rebellion. Others examine popular ideology in songs and almanacs, and the thought and behavior of George Washington, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and the loyalist Peter Oliver. Interpretive essays argue that colonial outage that their participation in the French and Indian War went unrecognized by the British led to the American Revolution; that revolutionary economic thought turned smuggling from a vice into the 'natural law' of free trade; and that focusing on the 'Civil War,' and the years 1861 to 1865, leads to a glorified conception of the national past that is better understood as shaped by 'An Era of Racial Violence' that extended from 1854 to at least 1877.

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Lehigh University Press

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1611460840

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9781611460841

Historical Dictionary of Colonial America

By: William Pencak

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Historical Dictionary of Colonial America

By: William Pencak

The years between 1450 and 1550 marked the end of one era in world history and the beginning of another. Most importantly, the focus of global commerce and power shifted from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean, largely because of the discovery ofthe New World. The New World was more than a geographic novelty. It opened the way for new human possibilities, possibilities that were first fulfilled by the British colonies of North America, nearly 100 years after Columbus landed in the Bahamas. TheHistorical Dictionary of Colonial America covers America's history from the first settlements to the end and immediate aftermath of the French and Indian War. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, an extensive bibliography, and over 400 cross-referenced dictionary entries on the various colonies, which were founded and how they became those which declared independence. Religious, political, economic, and family life; important people; warfare; and relations between British, French, Spanish, and Dutch colonies are also among the topics covered. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Colonial America.

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493

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Scarecrow Press

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0810855879

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9780810855878

The Struggle for Power in Colonial America, 1607–1776

By: William R. Nester

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The Struggle for Power in Colonial America, 1607–1776

By: William R. Nester

America’s colonial era began and ended dramatically, with the founding of the first enduring settlement at Jamestown on May 14, 1607 and the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. During those 169 years, conflicts were endemic and often overlapping among the colonists, between the colonists and the original inhabitants, between the colonists and other imperial European peoples, and between the colonists and the mother country. As conflicts were endemic, so too were struggles for power. This study reveals the reasons for, stages, and results of these conflicts. The dynamic driving this history are two inseparable transformations as English subjects morphed into American citizens, and the core American cultural values morphed from communitarianism and theocracy into individualism and humanism. These developments in turn were shaped by the changing ways that the colonists governed, made money, waged war, worshipped, thought, wrote, and loved. Extraordinary individuals led that metamorphosis, explorers like John Smith and Daniel Boone, visionaries like John Winthrop and Thomas Jefferson, entrepreneurs like William Phips and John Hancock, dissidents like Rogers Williams and Anne Hutchinson, warriors like Miles Standish and Benjamin Church, free spirits like Thomas Morton and William Byrd, and creative writers like Anne Bradstreet and Robert Rogers. Then there was that quintessential man of America’s Enlightenment, Benjamin Franklin. And finally, George Washington who, more than anyone, was responsible for winning American independence when and how it happened.

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Lexington Books

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1498565964

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9781498565967

William Penn

A Radical, Conservative Quaker

By: J. William Frost

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William Penn

A Radical, Conservative Quaker

By: J. William Frost

While many recognize William Penn as the founder of Pennsylvania and a defender of religious liberty, much less is known about Penn as a man of faith. This wide-ranging history examines Penn as a deeply religious man who experienced personal triumph and success as well as tragedy and failure. After an introduction to Penn and his times, J. William Frost explores various aspects of Penn’s faith, including his conversion, service within the Society of Friends, moral teachings, and advocacy for toleration in England and religious freedom in Pennsylvania. He examines Penn as a figure whose contradictions reflect, at least in part, his turbulent times. Penn was a radical who converted to an outlawed religion and sought to transform English society, but he was also a conservative who supported monarchical authority in England and demanded deference in Pennsylvania. Penn was born under Puritanism and lived through three revolutions, five wars, and decades of religious turmoil. He died in the Age of Enlightenment, having gone from leader and shaper of the Society of Friends to king’s courtier to a prisoner accused of treason (though he was eventually exonerated). This intriguing history fills significant gaps in writings about Penn—particularly concerning Penn’s faith and its intersection with his work as a statesman and politician. It will be of interest to those interested in William Penn, the history of Quakerism, and the history of religion in America.

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Penn State Press

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0271099062

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9780271099064

Pennsylvania's Revolution

By: William Pencak

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Pennsylvania's Revolution

By: William Pencak

A collection of essays on the American Revolution in Pennsylvania. Topics include the politicization of the English- and German-language press and the population they served; the Revolution in remote areas of the state; and new historical perspectives on the American and British armies during the Valley Forge winter"--Provided by publisher.

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Penn State Press

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027103579X

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9780271035796

The Life of William Pinkney

By: William Pinkney

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The Life of William Pinkney

By: William Pinkney

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Wentworth Press

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0530517973

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9780530517971

The Works of William Paley, D.D: 2

By: William Paley,Edmund Paley

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The Works of William Paley, D.D: 2

By: William Paley,Edmund Paley

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Palala Press

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1378847695

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Life of William Plumer

By: A. P. Peabody,William Plumer

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Life of William Plumer

By: A. P. Peabody,William Plumer

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WORKS OF THE REVEREND WILLIAM

By: William 1686-1761 Law

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WORKS OF THE REVEREND WILLIAM

By: William 1686-1761 Law

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1373186887

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The Diary of William Pynchon of Salem: A Picture of Salem Life, Social and Political, a Century Ago

By: William Pynchon

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The Diary of William Pynchon of Salem: A Picture of Salem Life, Social and Political, a Century Ago

By: William Pynchon

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0469316217

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Memoirs, Correspondence and Reminiscences of William Renick

By: William Renick

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Memoirs, Correspondence and Reminiscences of William Renick

By: William Renick

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Franklin Classics Trade Press

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Contested Commonwealths

Contested Commonwealths

Historical Dictionary of Colonial America

Historical Dictionary of Colonial America

The Struggle for Power in Colonial America, 1607–1776

The Struggle for Power in Colonial America, 1607–1776

William Penn

William Penn

Pennsylvania's Revolution

Pennsylvania's Revolution

The Life of William Pinkney

The Life of William Pinkney

The Works of William Paley, D.D: 2

The Works of William Paley, D.D: 2

Life of William Plumer

Life of William Plumer

WORKS OF THE REVEREND WILLIAM

WORKS OF THE REVEREND WILLIAM

The Diary of William Pynchon of Salem: A Picture of Salem Life, Social and Political, a Century Ago

The Diary of William Pynchon of Salem: A Picture of Salem Life, Social and Political, a Century Ago

Memoirs, Correspondence and Reminiscences of William Renick

Memoirs, Correspondence and Reminiscences of William Renick

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