The Beginnings of New England Or the Puritan Theocracy in its Relations to Civil and Religious Liberty

"The Beginnings of New England" by John Fiske is a historical examination written in the late 1800s, which explores the origins of New England through the lens of the Puritan theocracy and its impact on freedom. The book highlights the religious and political battles that pushed Puritan settlers to leave their homes and create a new world in America based on their own religious views. It shines a light on their desire to govern themselves and have religious freedom, setting the scene for following chapters that will look closely at the towns they built and the problems these early groups faced.