In contrast to the customary emphasis on the moral and social authoritarianism of “puritans” in New England, Hall calls attention to themes and practices such as “equity” (justice, fairness), “consent ...
Cover page; Halftitle page; Title page; Copyright page; Dedication; CONTENTS; ILLUSTRATIONS; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; A NOTE ON THE TEXT; INTRODUCTION; Part I RISE AND ...
Editor’s note: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. Every November, numerous articles recount the arrival of 17th-century ...
Hand-colored engraving of Puritans about to embark for America. (Alamy) When the word “Puritan” entered the English language almost 500 years ago, it came as an insult—a “soul-killing Nick-name,” as ...
Believing he was on a mission from God, Oliver Cromwell became both military genius and lawgiver. Oliver Cromwell died in 1658 after an attack of “malaria” followed by a bout with a kidney infection.
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