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Biographical Memorials Of James Oglethorpe; Founder Of The Colony Of Georgia, In North America.

Biographical Memorials Of James Oglethorpe; Founder Of The Colony Of Georgia, In North America.

Thaddeus Mason Harris

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
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Historia general y mundial
ISBN:
9789354941597
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A concise, stirring portrait of a visionary founder and a pivotal era.This biographical memoir presents Thaddeus Mason Harris’s intimate chronicle of James Oglethorpe, tracing his quest to found the Georgia colony and to steward a humane project across a distant ocean. From humanitarian reform to pragmatic governance, the work blends character study with the larger drama of eighteenth century america, offering fresh insight into colonial history through the lens of one remarkable life. For researchers, for students, and for curious readers alike, it reads as both historical biography and a vivid account of early american biography in action.Harris’s narrative remains compelling for contemporary audiences while preserving the period’s texture and moral questions. It stands as a historically significant document that illuminates Oglethorpe’s ambitions, struggles, and legacy within the Georgia colony studies and the broader arc of the american colonial era. The book’s careful close-reading of motives, decisions, and consequences makes it a meaningful touchstone for anyone seeking a humane, rigorous account of the era.Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this volume is restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint - it is a collector’s item and a cultural treasure. A gateway for casual readers and classic-literature collectors, the work serves as a solid biographical memoir, a richly textured historical biography, and a essential colony studies reference for anyone exploring georgia colony founding, early american biography, and the enduring story of colonial America.

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