Seedtime of the Republic: The Origin of the American Tradition of Political LibertyInterpretive account of; the colonial experiences and political philosophny which gave use to the American Revolution. |
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... British Constitution , reduced to its original Purity , and breathing nothing but Freedom and Justice . " 115 The colonists believed that the ancient , pure , uncorrupted Constitution was their peculiar possession and trust . The ...
... British Constitution , reduced to its original Purity , and breathing nothing but Freedom and Justice . " 115 The colonists believed that the ancient , pure , uncorrupted Constitution was their peculiar possession and trust . The ...
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... British constitution , for the people of Great Britain to grant to his majesty the property of the colonists . 7th . That trial by jury is the inherent and invaluable right of every British subject in these colonies . 8th . That the ...
... British constitution , for the people of Great Britain to grant to his majesty the property of the colonists . 7th . That trial by jury is the inherent and invaluable right of every British subject in these colonies . 8th . That the ...
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... British Constitution and British rights - the former still that " glorious fabrick , " " that noble constitution - the envy and terror of Europe , " the latter still " the invaluable Rights of Eng- lishmen . . . . Rights ! which no Time ...
... British Constitution and British rights - the former still that " glorious fabrick , " " that noble constitution - the envy and terror of Europe , " the latter still " the invaluable Rights of Eng- lishmen . . . . Rights ! which no Time ...
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INTRODUCTION I | 1 |
Colonial Government and the Rise of Liberty | 12 |
Colonial Religion and the Rise of Liberty | 36 |
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