A Quaker Experiment In Government V1: History Of Quaker Government In Pennsylvania, 1682-1783

By Isaac Sharpless

Book Overview

""A Quaker Experiment In Government V1: History Of Quaker Government In Pennsylvania, 1682-1783"" is a book written by Isaac Sharpless. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of Quaker government in Pennsylvania from 1682 to 1783. The Quaker government was established by William Penn, who was a Quaker himself, and the book explores how the Quaker values of peace, equality, and justice were incorporated into the government's policies and practices. The book also delves into the challenges faced by the Quaker government, including conflicts with neighboring colonies, Native American relations, and the American Revolution. The author provides a detailed analysis of the government's structure, including the roles of the governor, council, and assembly, and how decisions were made. Overall, ""A Quaker Experiment In Government V1"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Quakerism, Pennsylvania, or early American government.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162980311
• ISBN13: 9781162980317
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"