A Complete History of Connecticut, Civil and Ecclesiastical, From the Emigration of Its First Planters, From England, in the Year 1630, to the Year ... Reprint): And to the Close of the Indian Wars - Softcover

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The earliest history of Connecticut comes to life in this authoritative, carefully sourced account. This volume presents the foundational people, churches, and government that shaped the colony, with a clear focus on how religion and civic life intertwined from its beginnings through the mid-18th century.

Readers gain a detailed portrait of colonial Connecticut, from its church orderings and covenant traditions to the political ideas that guided its republican framework. The narrative emphasizes authentic, documentary-style history, drawing on records, letters, and contemporary sources to illuminate daily life, governance, and community formation.

What you will experience:

• A close look at how congregational churches organized, elected leaders, and exercised discipline.


• Insight into the interplay between church practices and civil authority in early New England.


• Descriptions of key figures, early towns, and the roads to settlement and growth.


• Context for how these foundations influenced later American history.

Ideal for readers of early American history, religious and civic life in the colonies, and anyone seeking a grounded, documentary-style portrait of Connecticut’s beginnings.

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