Rum Punch and Revolution

Taverngoing and Public Life in Eighteenth-Century Philadelphia

Autori

• Peter Thompson

Parametri

• 296 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Cultura e Società
• Politica
• Saggistica
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Storia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

The book explores the role of taverngoers in shaping public opinion during the formation of a newly independent nation. It highlights how these individuals, characterized by their strong opinions and lack of deference, influenced political leaders to consider the representation of public sentiment in governance. Through their discussions and debates over drinks, they played a crucial part in the political landscape, emphasizing the importance of citizen engagement in the democratic process.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1998

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