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Title: The Beginnings of New England
Or the Puritan Theocracy in its Relations to Civil and Religious Liberty

Note: Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Etext produced by Charles Franks and PG Distributed Proofreaders
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Beginnings of New England" by John Fiske is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book explores the early settlement of New England, focusing on the Puritan theocracy and its implications for civil and religious liberties. The beginning of this text introduces the perspectives and motivations that shaped the history of New England, particularly during the time of the Puritan Exodus. Fiske describes the context of religious and political struggles that led to the migration of Puritan settlers seeking to establish a new society based on their beliefs. He emphasizes the significance of their quest for self-governance and religious freedom, setting the stage for the ensuing chapters that will delve deeper into the settlements formed and the challenges faced by these early communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Fiske, John, 1842-1901

EBook No.: 12767

Published: Jun 28, 2004

Downloads: 87

Language: English

Subject: New England -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

Subject: Puritans

LoCC: United States local history: New England

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Beginnings of New England
Or the Puritan Theocracy in its Relations to Civil and Religious Liberty

Note: Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Etext produced by Charles Franks and PG Distributed Proofreaders
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Beginnings of New England" by John Fiske is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book explores the early settlement of New England, focusing on the Puritan theocracy and its implications for civil and religious liberties. The beginning of this text introduces the perspectives and motivations that shaped the history of New England, particularly during the time of the Puritan Exodus. Fiske describes the context of religious and political struggles that led to the migration of Puritan settlers seeking to establish a new society based on their beliefs. He emphasizes the significance of their quest for self-governance and religious freedom, setting the stage for the ensuing chapters that will delve deeper into the settlements formed and the challenges faced by these early communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Fiske, John, 1842-1901

EBook No.: 12767

Published: Jun 28, 2004

Downloads: 87

Language: English

Subject: New England -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

Subject: Puritans

LoCC: United States local history: New England

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.