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Description of  Governed by a Spirit of Opposition: The Origins of American Political Practice in Colonial Philadelphia (Studies in Early American Economy and Society from the Library Company of Philadelphia)

1421415275 pdf Civic engagement in the City of Brotherly Love gave birth to the American Revolution. Winner of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia Literary Award of The Athenaeum of Philadelphia During the colonial era, ordinary Philadelphians played an unusually active role in political life. Because the city lacked a strong central government, private individuals working in civic associations of their own making shouldered broad responsibility for education, poverty relief, church governance, fire protection, and even taxation and military defense. These organizations dramatically expanded the opportunities for white menrich and poor aliketo shape policies that immediately affected their communities and their own lives. Read more