The Beginnings of New England: Or the Puritan Theocracy in Its Relations to Civil and Religious Liberty

The Beginnings of New England, written by John Fiske and first published in 1781, is a historical account examining the early settlement of New England and the establishment of the Puritan theocracy. Fiske discusses the motivations behind the Puritan Exodus and the impact of their quest for civil and religious liberties. The book highlights the political and religious struggles faced by these settlers and their efforts to create a new society based on their beliefs, laying the groundwork for future developments in American history.