The Life Of Thomas Hutchinson

Royal Governor Of The Province Of Massachusetts Bay

von James K. Hosmer

496 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Life of Thomas Hutchinson: Royal Governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay is a biographical account of the colonial governor Thomas Hutchinson, written by James K. Hosmer. The book explores the life and career of Hutchinson, who served as governor from 1769 to 1774, during a tumultuous period in American history. Hosmer delves into Hutchinson's early life, his rise to power, and his controversial role in the events leading up to the American Revolution. The author provides a detailed account of Hutchinson's political and personal struggles, including his conflicts with American patriots like Samuel Adams and John Hancock. The book also examines Hutchinson's complex relationship with the British government, and his efforts to maintain control over the colony while navigating the shifting political landscape of the time. Hosmer draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Hutchinson's own writings and letters, to provide a nuanced and detailed portrait of this important historical figure. Overall, The Life of Thomas Hutchinson offers a fascinating look at one of the key players in the lead-up to the American Revolution, and sheds new light on the complex political and social dynamics of the era.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781428650176
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 25.07.2006
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC