A Quaker Experiment In Government V1: History Of Quaker Government In Pennsylvania, 1682-1783 - Paperback

by Isaac Sharpless (Author)

""A Quaker Experiment in Government V1: History of Quaker Government in Pennsylvania, 1682-1783"" is a comprehensive historical account of the Quaker government in Pennsylvania during the 17th and 18th centuries. The book is written by Isaac Sharpless, a renowned Quaker historian, and is the first volume of a two-part series. The book provides a detailed examination of the Quaker government's origins, structure, and evolution over the course of a century. It explores the unique features of the Quaker government, such as its emphasis on peace, equality, and consensus-based decision-making. It also delves into the challenges and conflicts that the Quaker government faced, including tensions with neighboring colonies and the British government.Throughout the book, Sharpless provides insightful analysis and commentary on the Quaker government's successes and failures. He draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Quaker meeting minutes, government records, and personal correspondence, to provide a rich and nuanced portrait of this fascinating period in American history.Overall, ""A Quaker Experiment in Government V1: History of Quaker Government in Pennsylvania, 1682-1783"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Quakerism, early American history, or the evolution of democratic governance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.