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Conflict and Conviction: Reappraisal of Quaker Involvement in the American Revolution: A Reappraisal of Quaker Involvement in the American Revolution - Hardcover
Addresses the popular misconception that all Quakers, historically, have been absolutely against war and participation in civil government during a time of war. By examining the personal, theological and moral dilemmas and sacrifices of individual Friends and Quaker groups who, complied with the Revolutionary War effort, this book provides a new understanding of the diversity as well as complexity of the Quaker involvement in the American Revolution.
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Each essay makes a solid...contribution to Quaker studies, and each is worthy of the attention of scholars....--The Southern Friend
About the Author:
William C. Kashatus is a professional historian who earned a doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania. A regular contributor to the Philadelphia Daily News, he is author of several books, including Connie Mack's '29 Triumph: The Rise and Fall of the Philadelphia Athletics Dynasty (1999), Mike Schmidt: Philadelphia's Hall of Fame Third Baseman (2000), and Just Over the Line: Chester County and the Underground Railroad (2002).
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- PublisherUniversity Press of America
- Publication date1990
- ISBN 10 0819178829
- ISBN 13 9780819178824
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages182
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