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Provincial Society, 1690-1763
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Colonial Period (1600-1775)General World History
ISBN13: 9781025934273
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 428
Weight: 1.31
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Provincial Society, 1690-1763 offers a comprehensive exploration of the social and cultural development of the American colonies during a pivotal transition period. As a significant study of the era, James Adams examines the evolution of a distinctively American society as it moved away from its early frontier roots toward a more established, stratified, and sophisticated provincial structure. The work delves into the everyday lives of various social classes, from the landed aristocracy of the South to the merchants of New England and the laborers and farmers of the middle colonies.
By analyzing the growth of cities, the expansion of trade, and the flourishing of religious and intellectual life, Adams provides a detailed portrait of the customs, manners, and economic forces that shaped the pre-revolutionary landscape. This study emphasizes the transformation of a collection of isolated settlements into a cohesive colonial civilization with its own unique identity and aspirations. Provincial Society, 1690-1763 remains an essential contribution to the field of American social history, capturing the vibrant spirit and complex dynamics of an era that laid the groundwork for the birth of a nation.
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