Hall, David
Puritanism - A Short History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691151397
- author:
- Hall, David
- format:
- Hardcover
- publisher:
- Unbranded
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 520
- Dimensions:
- 23.62 x 16.26 x 4.57 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, General, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Puritans: A Transatlantic History by David D. Hall provides a sweeping narrative of this complex cultural movement from its emergence in Elizabethan England to its founding role in American history. This book offers a multifaceted account of Puritanism, shedding new light on the diverse forms of belief and practice in England, Scotland, and New England. The author explores how Puritans judged the Protestant reforms of Elizabeth's reign as unfinished, leading to a deeply ambiguous triumph under Oliver Cromwell and its eventual political demise with the Restoration. Through Hall's vivid narrative, the book presents a compelling portrait of a religious and political movement that was divided from the start, leaving its enduring mark on American culture and shaping the early modern Atlantic world.
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