Publisher's Synopsis
""Those Mathers And The Puritan Commonwealth"" is a historical book written by Joseph M. M. Gray. The book focuses on the influential Mather family, particularly Increase Mather and his son Cotton Mather, who played a significant role in the Puritan Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bay Colony. The book chronicles the Mathers' rise to power and their impact on the religious, political, and social landscape of the colony. It delves into their beliefs, controversies, and contributions to the development of the colony. The book also sheds light on the Puritan Commonwealth's relationship with the Native American population and the Salem Witch Trials, which Cotton Mather was heavily involved in. Overall, ""Those Mathers And The Puritan Commonwealth"" is a comprehensive and informative account of the Mathers' legacy and their impact on the early history of America.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Prophets of the Soul, by Joseph M. M. Gray. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766163695.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
