THE PURITAN DILEMMA: The Story of John Winthrop

Description: Some great early American history in THE PURITAN DILEMMA; The Story of John Winthrop. This 202 page large sized softcover by Edmund Morgan is the 1999 Second Edition. Caught between the ideals of God's Law and the practical needs of the people, John Winthrop walked a line few could tread. In every aspect of our society today we see the workings of the tension between individual freedom and the demands of authority. Here is the story of the people that brought this idea to our shores: the Puritans. Edmund Morgan relates the hardships and triumphs of the Puritan movement through this vivid account of its most influential leader, John Winthrop. The titles in the "Library of American Biography Series" make ideal supplements for American History Survey courses or other courses in American history where figures in history are explored. Paperback, brief, and inexpensive, each interpretive biography in this series focuses on a figure whose actions and ideas significantly influenced the course of American history and national life. In addition, each biography relates the life of its subject to the broader themes and developments of the times. Good reading in this ex-library copy in good condition. Unmarked pages but some highlighting, mostly in the first two chapters but a few pages later on. Old bookstore sticker on back cover; seems to be no other library markings. Minimal wear on cover edges. Shipping and handling 4.60 Media Mail to US destinations. Canadian residents 20.75 First Class mail. All others welcome but extra postage required and shipped entirely at your risk.

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