Utopian Communities in America 1680-1880 (Dover Books on History, Political and Social Science)

By: Mark Holloway

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Synopsis: Originally entitled Heavens on Earth, this book provides an overview of utopian communities in the thirteen colonies and in the United States. It begins with Utopian movements in Europe and explores how the New World provided rich ground where idealistic communities could put down roots. The most successful utopian communities had strong religious precepts and often were controlled by charismatic leaders. United by a common belief system and purpose, members of the community shared their material possessions and worked for what they believed to be a common good. With tongue in cheek humor that reveals the failings of leaders and ideology, the author examines such communities as Ephrata, New Harmony, Brook Farm, the Shaker societies, and many more.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 262 Pages
Publisher:: Dover Publications
Date of Addition:: 02/20/19
Copyrighted By:: Dover Publications, Inc.
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Philosophy, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Deborah Kent Stein
Proofread By:: Frenchie
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.