The Builders of a Nation (Classic Reprint): A History of the Pilgrim Fathers: A History of the Pilgrim Fathers (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover how the Separatists forged a path to religious liberty and a new nation.

This detailed narrative traces the rise of the Separatists, their voyage to America, and the founding of Plymouth, blending political and religious history to show how early choices shaped a nation. From the English Reformation to the perilous voyage across the Atlantic, this volume captures the people, places, and pivotal events that formed the Plymouth settlement. It weaves together the tensions at home with the courage of those who sought a new life on virgin soil, offering a clear, engaging account that illuminates a defining chapter in American history.

• Explains how religious reform and political conflict intersected in 16th- and 17th-century England.
• Details the journey from Leyden to the Mayflower voyage and the tough choices that followed.
• Shows how the Plymouth settlement emerged and what it meant for relations with Indigenous peoples.
• Provides a broad view of the broader Pilgrim-Puritan era and its lasting legacy.

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