Winthrop's Boston; Portrait of a Puritan Town, 1630-1649Institute of Early American History and Culture at Williamsburg, Va., 1965 - 324 pages Winthrop's ideals were quite different from those generally ascribed to him, and the reality in New England was quite different from the ideals. The broad purpose of this analytical and interpretive study is to establish a Winthropian ideal and assess the difference between the ideal and the reality that evolved. It traces Boston's evolution from a community to a viable society. Originally published 1965. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value. |
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A Citty upon a Hill | 3 |
Shawmut | 23 |
The Emergence of Town Government | 41 |
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Winthrop's Boston: Portrait of a Puritan Town, 1630-1649 Darrett Bruce Rutman Affichage d'extraits - 1965 |
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