About the book
Winthrop’s ideals were quite different from those generally ascribed to him, and the reality in New England was quite different from the ideals. The broad purpose of this analytical and interpretive study is to establish a Winthropian ideal and assess the difference between the ideal and the reality that evolved. It traces Boston’s evolution from a community to a viable society.
Originally published 1965.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Editions of Winthrop's Boston
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807809426
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807840368
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890873279
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807839874
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469611433
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890873262
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Winthrop’s ideals were quite different from those generally ascribed to him, and the reality in New England was quite different from the ideals. The broad purpose of this analytical and interpretive study is to establish a Winthropian ideal and assess the difference between the ideal and the reality that evolved. It traces Boston’s evolution from a community to a viable society.
Originally published 1965.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winthrop's Boston about?
Winthrop’s ideals were quite different from those generally ascribed to him, and the reality in New England was quite different from the ideals. The broad purpose of this analytical and interpretive study is to establish a Winthropian ideal and assess the difference between the ideal and the reality that evolved. It traces Boston’s evolution from a community to a viable society.
Originally published 1965.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Winthrop's Boston?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of Winthrop's Boston?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807809426
How long is Winthrop's Boston and how many pages does it have?
Winthrop's Boston has 338 page(s)
Is Winthrop's Boston part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and the University of North Carolina Press
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Winthrop's Boston?
Darrett B. Rutman
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Winthrop's Boston is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807809426) and paperback(ISBN 9780807840368) and ebook(ISBN 9798890873279) and ebook(ISBN 9780807839874) and ebook(ISBN 9781469611433) and pdf(ISBN 9798890873262)
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