Publisher's Synopsis
""A Century of Puritanism, and a Century of Its Opposites: With Results Contrasted to Enforce Puritan Principles"" is a book written by Cooke and Parsons. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the Puritan movement in England and America during the 17th century, and how it evolved over time. The authors compare and contrast the Puritan principles with those of their opponents, highlighting the differences and the impact they had on society.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the Puritan movement in England. The authors delve into the origins of the movement, the key figures involved, and the impact it had on English society. They also examine the various challenges that the Puritans faced, including political opposition and religious persecution.The second part of the book focuses on the Puritan movement in America, particularly in New England. The authors explore the reasons behind the Puritan migration to America, the establishment of Puritan communities, and the impact of Puritanism on American society. They also contrast the Puritan principles with the emerging secularism and individualism of the 18th century.Throughout the book, the authors use historical examples to illustrate the effectiveness of Puritan principles in shaping society. They argue that the decline of Puritanism in England and America led to a decline in moral values and social cohesion. The book concludes with a call to return to the principles of Puritanism in order to address the moral and social challenges of the modern world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
