A Reforming People - 2nd Edition by David D Hall (Paperback)

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Reforming People: Puritanism and the Transformation of Public Life in New England

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A lucid and tightly argued account of the institutions, laws, and lives forged by the earliest colonists in New England.--William and Mary Quarterly

[A] captivating study...offers aglimpse of a small slice of American religious history, challenging prevailing ideas about the nature of reform in Puritan New England.--Publisher's Weekly

A bright history... and [a] reminder that we have inherited more than a few of our forefathers' growing pains.--Boston Globe

A remarkably sophisticated and lucid work that ultimately shifts the established paradigm and opens up numerous avenues for further research.--Library Journal

Hall effectively dispels the stereotype of Puritans as authoritative, intolerant, and repressive...an excellent study for any reader seeking a precise account of Puritan New England's accomplishments.--Magill Book Reviews

Hall's book is persuasive, thanks to his detailed research...[his] prose helps to elucidate complex issues.--Providence Journal Arts Blog

This book presents a well-argued thesis that will be of value to both specialists and well-informed general readers.--Booklist