Isbn: 9780259837381 - an inquiry: concerning the origin of the clause in the laws of rhode island (1719-1788) disfranchising roman catholics (classic re: concerning the ... roman catholics (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the origins of the law that disenfranchised Roman Catholics in Rhode Island from 1719-1783, arguing that its enactment contradicted the colony's founding principles of religious liberty. The author traces the law's history, showing that it was not passed at the time alleged but was first introduced in a 1719 legal digest. Analyzing the individuals involved in the digest's creation, the author posits that the law was the work of a later generation that had strayed from the founders' ideals. The author's meticulous research overturns a long-held historical narrative, revealing that Rhode Island's founders were not responsible for the law and that its true origins lie in the political and religious climate of a later era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…