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Abraham In Arms: War And Gender In Colonial New England (Early American Studies),Used
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In 1678, the Puritan minister Samuel Nowell preached a sermon he called 'Abraham in Arms,' in which he urged his listeners to remember that 'Hence it is no wayes unbecoming a Christian to learn to be a Souldier.' The title of Nowell's sermon was well chosen. Abraham of the Old Testament resonated deeply with New England men, as he embodied the ideal of the householderpatriarch, at once obedient to God and the unquestioned leader of his family and his people in war and peace. Yet enemies challenged Abraham's authority in New England: Indians threatened the safety of his household, subordinates in his own family threatened his status, and wives and daughters taken into captivity became baptized Catholics, married French or Indian men, and refused to return to New England.In a bold reinterpretation of the years between 1620 and 1763, Ann M. Little reveals how ideas about gender and family life were central to the ways people in colonial New England, and their neighbors in New France and Indian Country, described their experiences in crosscultural warfare. Little argues that English, French, and Indian people had broadly similar ideas about gender and authority. Because they understood both warfare and political power to be intertwined expressions of manhood, colonial warfare may be understood as a contest of different styles of masculinity. For New England men, what had once been a masculinity based on household headship, Christian piety, and the duty to protect family and faith became one built around the more abstract notions of British nationalism, antiCatholicism, and soldiering for the Empire.Based on archival research in both French and English sources, court records, captivity narratives, and the private correspondence of ministers and war officials, Abraham in Arms reconstructs colonial New England as a frontier borderland in which religious, cultural, linguistic, and geographic boundaries were permeable, fragile, and contested by Europeans and Indians alike.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Abraham in Arms'? A: 'Abraham in Arms' explores the intersections of war and gender in Colonial New England, focusing on how these concepts shaped societal norms and personal identities during the period.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Abraham in Arms' is Ann M. Little, who provides an in-depth analysis of gender roles and their impact on colonial warfare.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Abraham in Arms' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Abraham in Arms'? A: The book contains 272 pages, offering a comprehensive look at its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Abraham in Arms' published? A: 'Abraham in Arms' was published on June 19, 2007.
- Q: Is 'Abraham in Arms' a new or used book? A: 'Abraham in Arms' is listed as a new book, ensuring that readers receive a pristine copy.
- Q: What kind of research did Ann M. Little conduct for this book? A: Ann M. Little based her work on extensive archival research, utilizing both French and English sources, court records, and personal correspondence from the era.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in 'Abraham in Arms'? A: Key topics include the role of masculinity in warfare, the authority of household heads, and the cultural interactions between English settlers, French, and Indigenous peoples.
- Q: Is there an edition of 'Abraham in Arms' that includes illustrations? A: Yes, 'Abraham in Arms' is available in an illustrated edition, enhancing the reader's experience with visual context.
- Q: What insights does 'Abraham in Arms' provide about colonial New England? A: 'Abraham in Arms' offers insights into the complexities of gender, authority, and identity during colonial conflicts, highlighting the contested nature of cultural boundaries.