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100 1 _aAdams, Brooks,
_d1848-1927
245 1 4 _aThe Emancipation of Massachusetts
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-01
508 _aText file produced by Anne Soulard, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"The Emancipation of Massachusetts" by Brooks Adams is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the early history of Massachusetts and its significance in American society, particularly focusing on themes of religious and political freedom, social progress, and the evolution of governance. Adams critiques established historical perspectives, asserting a narrative that connects the struggles of individuals in Massachusetts to broader themes of emancipation and liberty. The opening of the text provides a prefatory note and a detailed introduction to the author's philosophical outlook, reflecting on the historical analysis he presents. Adams discusses his earlier convictions regarding the progression of human civilization, detailing the intertwining of democracy, education, and justice, while hinting at growing skepticism about these ideals. He also sets the stage for exploring the lives of significant historical figures and movements in Massachusetts, such as the Puritans and their governance, highlighting the complex relationships between societal norms, individual liberties, and the governmental structures that arose from them. This initial section establishes the groundwork for a deeper investigation of Massachusetts's role in shaping the American experience of liberty and autonomy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPuritans -- Massachusetts
653 _aMassachusetts -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
653 _aMassachusetts -- Church history
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6706
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