Coming Over discusses the English migration to New England in the seventeenth century and shows the importance of English connections in the lives of American colonists. David Cressy reviews the information available to prospective migrants; the decisions they had to reach and the actions necessary before they could settle in America. English men and women moved to New England with a variety of motives; and in a multitude of circumstances. 'Puritanism'; involving religious harassment in England and the desire to follow God's ordinances in America; was only one of many factors impelling people to move. Rather than developing in wilderness isolation; the society and culture of seventeenth-century New England were constantly shaped by their English roots. A two-way flow of correspondence; messages and information linked colonists to their homeland. Family duties; political sympathies; friendships; business and legal obligations all led to a continuing attachment across the Atlantic. In treating early America from a British perspective; as a part of English history; Professor Cressy provides us with many insights into the seventeenth century.
#1218794 in Books Lary Diana 2010-07-26Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.98 x .51 x 5.98l; .75 #File Name: 0521144108246 pagesThe Chinese People at War Human Suffering and Social Transformation 1937 1945
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Customerthanks.7 of 10 people found the following review helpful. A must readBy Janet TienI bought this book for many reasons. The most important one is that it is not written by a Chinese scholar. Not that I don't believe in what they may say; but most Westerners will not believe it. The second reason is that the book states the truth; that the Japanese invaded China and occupied China; unlike the other political books which call it the Sino-Japanese Conflict.It is Well written; clear and balanced. It is not a noval; so it is not pleasurable reading; but a good history book full of information one cannot get in the United States. It also gives the insight on the Chinese people; their culture and their suffering.
