The Germans in Colonial Times (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore how German-speaking communities shaped early America.

From presses to Moravians, this volume reveals a broader national story.

This book traces the role of German-speaking groups in the colonial era, showing how presses, printed works, and faith communities helped form American life. It looks at printers, pamphlets, and notable projects in Germantown, Ephrata, and Philadelphia, and it follows the Moravians, Schwenkfelders, and other German-speaking settlers as they built communities and influenced culture.

• Discover how German presses and newspapers reached colonial readers and shaped public discourse.
• Meet printers, editors, and religious leaders who influenced politics, religion, and daily life.
• Learn how Moravians and other German groups contributed to settlements, missions, and education.
• See why German-speaking communities were an important and enduring part of early America.

Ideal for readers of American history, religious history, and German-American heritage.

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