The Pilgrims And Their Religious, Intellectual And Civic Life

By Walter A. Powell

Book Overview

The Pilgrims And Their Religious, Intellectual And Civic Life is a book written by Walter A. Powell that explores the lives of the Pilgrims who arrived in America in 1620. The book provides a comprehensive look at the religious, intellectual, and civic life of the Pilgrims, examining their beliefs, values, and practices.The book begins by tracing the origins of the Pilgrims and their journey to America. It then explores their religious beliefs and the role that religion played in their lives. The book also examines the intellectual life of the Pilgrims, including their education and their engagement with literature and philosophy.In addition, the book looks at the civic life of the Pilgrims, including their political and social structures, their relationship with the Native American tribes, and their contributions to the development of American democracy.Throughout the book, Powell provides a detailed and nuanced account of the Pilgrims' lives, drawing on a wide range of primary sources and secondary scholarship. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of early America, the Puritan movement, or the development of American democracy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432574817
• ISBN13: 9781432574819
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"