Cette série plonge au cœur de l'histoire de l'Amérique primitive, explorant les époques charnières et les forces formatrices qui ont façonné la nation naissante. Elle offre des perspectives nouvelles sur les paysages politiques, sociaux et culturels qui ont défini les États-Unis durant leurs premières années. Les lecteurs peuvent s'attendre à des études méticuleusement recherchées sur la construction de l'identité américaine et ses premiers défis. Cette collection est essentielle pour quiconque cherche une compréhension approfondie des origines de l'Amérique.
The book explores the role of taverngoers in shaping public opinion during the formation of a newly independent nation. It highlights how these individuals, characterized by their strong opinions and lack of deference, influenced political leaders to consider the representation of public sentiment in governance. Through their discussions and debates over drinks, they played a crucial part in the political landscape, emphasizing the importance of citizen engagement in the democratic process.
Missionary work, arising from a sense of pity, helped convince the British
that they were a benevolent people. Stevens relates this to the rise of the
cult of sensibility, when philosophers argued that humans were inherently good
because they felt sorrow at the sign of suffering.
Recognized for its concise and elegant research, this important work offers a deep exploration of its subject matter. It is praised for its clarity and scholarly rigor, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the themes it addresses. The book stands out as a significant contribution to the field, reflecting a commitment to high standards in both research and writing.
The book explores the relationship between the evolving status of tradesmen in early New York and the development of subjective rights during America's transition to a republican and liberal society in the eighteenth century. It examines how these changes in economic roles and rights reflect broader societal shifts, highlighting the interplay between commerce and individual liberties in shaping the new American identity.
Talks about what liberty meant to an important group of common men in American
society, those who lived and worked on the waterfront and aboard ships. This
book shows that the idealized vision of liberty associated with the Founding
Fathers had a much more immediate and complex meaning than previously thought.
The book explores the complex legacy of the Dutch colonial presence in America over forty years, highlighting their moral contradictions as they betrayed both their own principles and the indigenous populations. It delves into the shame and self-reproach experienced by the Dutch due to unjust wars, alongside their struggles to effectively address native insurgencies, revealing the challenges of colonial governance and the impact on both colonizers and the colonized.
Offers a fresh interpretation of the history of the Delaware, or Lenape,
Indians in the context of events in the mid-Atlantic region and the Ohio
Valley.
Ranging from Virginia, Massachusetts, New York, South Carolina, and
Pennsylvania to the backcountry regions of the South, the Mid-Atlantic, and
northern New England, The Varieties of Political Experience in Eighteenth-
Century America offers an ambitious overview of political life in pre-
Revolutionary America.
Selected by "Choice" magazine as an Outstanding Academic TitleDuring the eighteenth century, North American colonists began to display an increasing appetite for professional and amateur theatrical performances and a familiarity with the British dramatic canon ranging from the tragedies of Shakespeare, Addison, and Rowe to the comedies of Farquhar, Steele, and Gay. This interest sparked demand for both the latest hits of the London stage and a body of plays centered on patriotic (and often partisan) British themes. As relations between the crown and the colonies soured, the texts of these plays evolved into a common frame of reference for political arguments over colonial policy. Making the transition to print, these arguments deployed dramatic texts and theatrical metaphors for political advantage. Eventually, with the production of American propaganda plays during the Revolution, colonists began to develop a patriotic drama of their own, albeit one that still stressed the "British" character of American patriotism."Performing Patriotism" examines the role of theatrical performance and printed drama in the development of early American political culture. Building on the eighteenth-century commonplace that the theater could be a school for public virtue, Jason Shaffer illustrates the connections between the popularity of theatrical performances in eighteenth-century British North America and the British and American national identities that colonial and Revolutionary Americans espoused. The result is a wide-ranging survey of eighteenth-century American theater history and print culture.
Moving beyond an 'Indians and Europeans' story, DuVal looks instead at
competing and overlapping stories involving multiple Native groups who operate
from different positions with different strategies and experiences, and
incorporate an array of outsiders.-Colin G. Calloway, Dartmouth College
Set in 18th-century America, this novel follows Edward Nugent, a young man who becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and violence after discovering a severed head. As he navigates a world filled with pirates, betrayal, and the pursuit of justice, themes of identity and morality emerge. The story intricately weaves historical events with personal struggles, exploring the complexities of human nature against a backdrop of a turbulent era. Nugent's journey is both a quest for truth and a reflection on the choices that define us.
