It seems to me that if you are going to argue that the War of Independence was revolutionary in impact, you need to compare the changes here with those in Britain. Certainly, the economic changes were more profound there. We got a republic and they didn't, so there is that but we didn't surpass them economically until we had become our own imperial power and the Founders republic was in the rear view mirror. You focus on the Puritans in the spirit of Weber but the colonies were quite diverse. PA was Quaker, MD was Catholic, VA was Anglican, NY was Dutch Reformed, GA was convicts, probably Irish and Catholic.
I learned at lot of this, but had forgotten much of it. What a great read to bring it all back.
So liberating to learn something everyday. Thank you.
Once again sir, another masterpiece. I hope this will be part of another book of yours, and soon.
It seems to me that if you are going to argue that the War of Independence was revolutionary in impact, you need to compare the changes here with those in Britain. Certainly, the economic changes were more profound there. We got a republic and they didn't, so there is that but we didn't surpass them economically until we had become our own imperial power and the Founders republic was in the rear view mirror. You focus on the Puritans in the spirit of Weber but the colonies were quite diverse. PA was Quaker, MD was Catholic, VA was Anglican, NY was Dutch Reformed, GA was convicts, probably Irish and Catholic.
Characteristically nice work! “Albionic ancestors
…pretty much made it for me. (Sorry premature send)