Seedtime of the Republic: The Origin of the American Tradition of Political LibertyHarcourt, Brace, 1953 - 558 pages Interpretive account of; the colonial experiences and political philosophny which gave use to the American Revolution. |
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... towns , these units were in fact quite independent of central control . More important , they were self - governing in the most obvious sense - through the famous town meeting , the selectmen , and a host of unpaid minor officials ...
... towns , these units were in fact quite independent of central control . More important , they were self - governing in the most obvious sense - through the famous town meeting , the selectmen , and a host of unpaid minor officials ...
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... town explained why New Englanders found New England superior to " every other colony in America and , indeed , of ... town meetings , training days , town schools , and ministers , giving him a short explanation of each article . The ...
... town explained why New Englanders found New England superior to " every other colony in America and , indeed , of ... town meetings , training days , town schools , and ministers , giving him a short explanation of each article . The ...
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... Town Government in Massachusetts ( Cam- bridge , 1930 ) , Chap . 3 . 57. Howard , Local Constitutional His- tory , 319-357 . 58. Sly , Town Government , Chaps . 2 , 4 ; Channing , Town and County Government , 26-42 ; Howard , Local ...
... Town Government in Massachusetts ( Cam- bridge , 1930 ) , Chap . 3 . 57. Howard , Local Constitutional His- tory , 319-357 . 58. Sly , Town Government , Chaps . 2 , 4 ; Channing , Town and County Government , 26-42 ; Howard , Local ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION I | 1 |
Colonial Government and the Rise of Liberty | 12 |
Colonial Religion and the Rise of Liberty | 36 |
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