When Benjamin Franklin Met the Reverend Whitefield

Enlightenment, Revival, and the Power of the Printed Word

Autori

• Peter Charles Hoffer

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• 168 pagine
• 6 ore di lettura

• Storia

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Exploring pivotal moments in American history, this collection delves into themes of conflict and resistance. The first book examines King Philip's War, highlighting colonial expansion and its impact on Native American sovereignty. The second focuses on the caning of Charles Sumner, revealing how personal honor and idealism contributed to the Civil War's origins. Lastly, the narrative of the Battle of Little Bighorn presents a clash between Sitting Bull and Custer, emphasizing the broader destinies of nations involved in the struggle for power and identity.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2011

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