The City-State of Boston: The Rise and Fall of an Atlantic Power, 1630–1865

Mark PetersonPrinceton University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0691179995

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The City-State of Boston: The Rise and Fall of an Atlantic Power, 1630–1865

Mark PetersonPrinceton University Press

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ISBN-10: 0691179999 · ISBN-13: 978‑0691179995 · 2019 · 1st Edition

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Mark Peterson's 'The City-State of Boston' explores the historical development of Boston from its founding in 1630 to its decline as an independent power by 1865. The book examines Boston's unique position as a city-state, its economic and political influence in the Atlantic world, and the factors that led to its eventual integration into a larger American nation.

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Publisher: Princeton University Press
Hardcover1st EditionApr 23, 2019
Pages: 752Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

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Author: Mark Peterson

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