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Mr. And Mrs. Prince : How An Extraordinary Eighteenth-century Family Moved Out Of Slavery And Into Legend
by Gerzina Gretchen
$24.95
History - African American
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Reviewed By... Bill Lewis

HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION. This work is a stunning achievment. Never before have we had anything approaching a full biography of any early New England slaves. Although historians have been giving us more and better information regarding the prevalence of slavery in the north well into the 19th century, we have only had lists of names, locations, and perhaps records of births, deaths, or transfers of ownership. For... read more>>>

Great Awakening : The Roots Of Evangelical Christianity In Colonial America
by Kidd Thomas
$35.00
History - U.S. - Colonial
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Excellent history of the birth of American evangelicalism during the 18th century. Most religious histories of the period focus on New England's brilliant Jonathan Edwards and the sensational revivalist George Whitefield. Kidd, while certainly giving Edwards and Whitefield their due, ranges much further in showing just how volatile and energized religion was in all other regions of colonial North America. And K... read more>>>

American Creation : Triumphs And Tragedies At The Founding Of The Republic
by Ellis Joseph
$26.95
History - U.S. - 18th Century
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HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION. Joseph Ellis says more, explains more, and does it better in 243 pages than most other books three times the size. And, as usual with Ellis, the writing sparkles and the insights are memorable. The Founders had opportunities, crises, foresight, and ignorance. They showed bravery, timidity, idealism, and realism. They did astonishing things (thank you), failed terribly (curse you), and in... read more>>>

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