Six Characters in Search of a Republic: Studies in the Political Thought of the American ColoniesRevised version of Part II of [the author's] Seedtime of the Republic. |
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... popular character of the original Fundamental Orders . In 1657 , as climax to an upsurge of aristocratic displeasure over the laxity of the towns in admitting inhabitants to the franchise , a property qualification was fixed in the laws ...
... popular character of the original Fundamental Orders . In 1657 , as climax to an upsurge of aristocratic displeasure over the laxity of the towns in admitting inhabitants to the franchise , a property qualification was fixed in the laws ...
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... popular movement forced the adoption of these forward - looking orders : ΟΙ It is ordered and unanimously agreed upon , that the Govern- ment which this Bodie Politick doth attend unto in this Island , and the Jurisdiction thereof , in ...
... popular movement forced the adoption of these forward - looking orders : ΟΙ It is ordered and unanimously agreed upon , that the Govern- ment which this Bodie Politick doth attend unto in this Island , and the Jurisdiction thereof , in ...
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... popular sentiment , dicker with lords and gentlemen , write laws and constitu- tions and , finally , to stand before kings as a master diplo- mat . In all this , being Franklin , he was constantly engaged in self - education , putting ...
... popular sentiment , dicker with lords and gentlemen , write laws and constitu- tions and , finally , to stand before kings as a master diplo- mat . In all this , being Franklin , he was constantly engaged in self - education , putting ...
Contents
Apostle of Soul Liberty | 35 |
A Star of the First Magnitude | 79 |
Herald of Revolution | 116 |
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