The American Enlightenment, 1750-1820This concise literary history of the American Enlightenment captures the varied and conflicting voices of religious and political conviction in the decades when the new nation was formed. Robert Ferguson's trenchant interpretation yields new understanding of this pivotal period for American culture. |
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... interest in the land " and seeks " to make up , unite , and gather into one common interest , all the good protestants in this land . " Unmistakably , fear of the Lord and the people's vigilance over their rights do go together ; a ...
... interest in the land " and seeks " to make up , unite , and gather into one common interest , all the good protestants in this land . " Unmistakably , fear of the Lord and the people's vigilance over their rights do go together ; a ...
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... Interests to preserve . " The odd sudden placement of the scientific theme here is a good example of thematic breakage in ... Interest of Great Britain , " the law of gravity , as he presents it , suggests a greater attachment between or ...
... Interests to preserve . " The odd sudden placement of the scientific theme here is a good example of thematic breakage in ... Interest of Great Britain , " the law of gravity , as he presents it , suggests a greater attachment between or ...
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... interest could dominate thought . When Luther Martin of Maryland , as reported in Madison's Notes of Debate in the Federal Convention , argues on August 21st that " it was inconsistent with the principles of the revolution and ...
... interest could dominate thought . When Luther Martin of Maryland , as reported in Madison's Notes of Debate in the Federal Convention , argues on August 21st that " it was inconsistent with the principles of the revolution and ...
Contents
What Is Enlightenment? Some American Answers | 22 |
Religious Voices | 44 |
Writing the Revolution | 80 |
Copyright | |
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