Mitre and Sceptre Transatlantic Faiths, Ideas, Personalities, and Politics 1689-1775

A sweeping work of history, Mitre and Sceptre explores the intricate web of relationships between Great Britain and its American colonies in the decades leading up to the Revolutionary War. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, Carl Bridenbaugh paints a vivid picture of a world in flux, as religious, political, and economic forces collide and reshape the course of history.

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