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Thomas Hooker: The First American Democrat

Thomas Hooker: The First American Democrat

Logan, Walter Seth

Hardcover

Historical FiguresPolitical BiographiesColonial Period (1600-1775)

ISBN10: 1161492283
ISBN13: 9781161492286
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 30
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Thomas Hooker: The First American Democrat by Walter Seth Logan is a biography of Thomas Hooker, a Puritan minister who played a significant role in the development of democracy in America. The book begins by tracing Hooker's early life and education in England and his eventual migration to the Massachusetts Bay Colony. It then follows his journey to Connecticut, where he founded the town of Hartford and helped draft the Fundamental Orders, which is considered to be the first written constitution in America.Logan explores Hooker's political and religious beliefs, which were rooted in the idea of individual liberty and the separation of church and state. He also examines Hooker's influence on other prominent figures of the time, such as Roger Williams and John Winthrop Jr.Throughout the book, Logan emphasizes the importance of Hooker's ideas and actions in shaping the American political landscape. He argues that Hooker's commitment to democracy and religious freedom laid the foundation for the American Revolution and the country's eventual adoption of the U.S. Constitution.Overall, Thomas Hooker: The First American Democrat provides a comprehensive and engaging look at one of America's most important historical figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of democracy in America and the role of religion in shaping the country's political landscape.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.

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