In this provocative analysis of the New England town before the Revolution, and of its enduring impact on the American character, Michael Zuckerman makes a major contribution toward a reinterpretation of the nature of American society and the origins of the non-liberal tradition in America. Arguing that the true concern of these towns was not the individual rights or liberties of the citizen, but rather the homogeneity and tranquility of the community, Mr.
Zuckerman opens a new perspective on the phenomenon of American "town-meeting democracy."
| ISBN: | 9780393008951 |
| Publication date: | 17th October 1978 |
| Author: | Michael Zuckerman |
| Publisher: | W.W. Norton and Company an imprint of W. W. Norton & Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 352 pages |
| Series: | The Norton Library |
| Genres: |
History of the Americas History and Archaeology Regional, state and other local government Local history |
In this provocative analysis of the New England town before the Revolution, and of its enduring impact on the American character, Michael Zuckerman makes a major contribution toward a reinterpretation of the nature of American society and the origins of the non-liberal tradition in America. Arguing that the true concern of these towns was not the individual rights or liberties of the citizen, but rather the homogeneity and tranquility of the community, Mr.
Peaceable Kingdoms features in the following genres: History of the Americas, History and Archaeology, Regional, state and other local government, Local history
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Peaceable Kingdoms was written by Michael Zuckerman and published by W.W. Norton and Company an imprint of W. W. Norton & Company
Peaceable Kingdoms has 352 pages
Yes it is part of The Norton Library series
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