The Beginnings of New England or the Puritan Theocracy in Its Relation to Civil and Religious Liberty

""The Beginnings of New England or the Puritan Theocracy in Its Relation to Civil and Religious Liberty"" is a historical book written by John Fiske. The book explores the early history of New England, specifically the Puritan Theocracy that emerged in the 17th century. Fiske examines the relationship between civil and religious liberty in the Puritan colonies, and how the Puritan leaders sought to create a society based on their religious beliefs. The book also delves into the political and social structures of the Puritan colonies, including the role of the church in government and the treatment of dissenters. Fiske's writing is informative and insightful, providing a detailed account of the Puritan era in New England and its impact on American history. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of New England or the development of American democracy.1889. This book contains the substance of the lectures originally given at the Washington University by John Fiske, noted American philosopher and historian. Contents: The Roman Idea and the English Idea; The Puritan Exodus; The Planting of New England; The New England Confederacy; King Philip's War; and The Tyranny of Andros. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.