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The Quaker Colonies

The Quaker Colonies

Sydney G. Fisher

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Eternal Chrysostom LLC
Año de edición:
2025
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Historia de América
ISBN:
9781667305592
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How the Quakers Helped Shape a New World of Liberty and ConscienceFirst published in 1919, The Quaker Colonies offers a rich account of the rise of Quakerism in North America and the founding of Pennsylvania under William Penn. Historian Sydney G. Fisher explores the values, struggles, and influence of the Religious Society of Friends as they established a unique vision of tolerance, equality, and civic life in early America.Perfect for students of U.S. history, homeschool educators, and readers of Albion’s Seed or Founding Faith.

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