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The Quaker Colonies A CHRONICLE OF THE PROPRIETORS OF THE DELAWARE - Sydney George Fisher - Bog

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"The Quaker Colonies," written by Sydney George Fisher, is an enthralling investigation of the unique colonial experiences in the American colonies founded through Quaker settlers. The story digs into the establishment and development of these colonies, with an emphasis on the Quaker ideas that influenced their cultures. Sydney George Fisher, an accomplished historian and writer, dives into the distinctive qualities of the Quaker colonies, such as Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Fisher reveals the enormous influence of Quaker principles on governance, social structures, and interactions with indigenous peoples through painstaking research and compelling storytelling. "The Quaker Colonies" illuminates William Penn's goal for an equitable and tolerant society, the emergence of Philadelphia as a cosmopolitan centre, and the unique approaches to governance and diplomacy which defined these colonies via engaging stories. The work of literature not only shows the Quaker colonies' triumphs, but additionally their challenges, like confrontations with neighboring colonies and attempts to sustain Quaker beliefs in changing times. Fisher's paintings depict the essence of Quaker communities and its lasting imprint on the American landscape.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9789359321721
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 114
  • Udgivet:
  • 1. november 2023
  • Størrelse:
  • 140x7x216 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 154 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 3. december 2024
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"The Quaker Colonies," written by Sydney George Fisher, is an enthralling investigation of the unique colonial experiences in the American colonies founded through Quaker settlers. The story digs into the establishment and development of these colonies, with an emphasis on the Quaker ideas that influenced their cultures. Sydney George Fisher, an accomplished historian and writer, dives into the distinctive qualities of the Quaker colonies, such as Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Fisher reveals the enormous influence of Quaker principles on governance, social structures, and interactions with indigenous peoples through painstaking research and compelling storytelling. "The Quaker Colonies" illuminates William Penn's goal for an equitable and tolerant society, the emergence of Philadelphia as a cosmopolitan centre, and the unique approaches to governance and diplomacy which defined these colonies via engaging stories. The work of literature not only shows the Quaker colonies' triumphs, but additionally their challenges, like confrontations with neighboring colonies and attempts to sustain Quaker beliefs in changing times. Fisher's paintings depict the essence of Quaker communities and its lasting imprint on the American landscape.

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