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John Winthrop | | Birth Date: |
1606 | | Death Date: |
1676 | | Nationality: |
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statesman, scientist |
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 Biography of John Winthrop
1,310 words, approx. 4 pages
 John Winthrop (1588-1649) was an American colonial political leader and historian. He was a very effective governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and his journal constitutes an important historical record. John Winthrop was the dominant figure in... summary from source:
Biography of John Winthrop
419 words, approx. 1 pages
John Winthrop (1714-1779), American educator and scientist, helped liberalize the curriculum of Harvard College and received English recognition as America's leading astronomer. John Winthrop was born in Boston, Mass., on Dec. 19, 1714, the... summary from source:
Biography of John Winthrop
405 words, approx. 1 pages
John Winthrop (1606-1676), American colonial statesman and scientist, founded several New England settlements. He obtained Connecticut's favorable charter and served as its chief executive. Oldest child of Massachusetts Bay Colony's first governor,...
Encyclopedia and Summary Information
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 John Winthrop Summary
74 words, approx. 0 pages1714-1779 American astronomer remembered for his work at Harvard during his tenure as the second Hollis professor of mathematics and natural philosophy (1738-79), including establishing America's first experimental physics laboratory and... summary from source:
 Winthrop, John Summary
2,381 words, approx. 8 pages 1588 Suffolk, England 1649 Massachusetts Puritan leader, first governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony Portrait: John Winthrop.... summary from source:
 John Winthrop Information
2,213 words, approx. 7 pages
<p>John Winthrop (12 January 1587/8–26 March 1649) led a group of English Puritans to the New World, joined the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1629 and was elected their first governor on April 8, 1630. Between 1639 and 1648 he was voted out of...
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 The New York Observer Prophecy\'d5s Heroic Prose, The Glue That Unites Us
12/3/2006: 729 words, approx. 2 pagesOur culture of publicity makes it difficult to talk in negative terms about a new book without sounding dismissive or mean-spirited—all the more so when the author of the disappointment has to his credit Mystery Train (1975), which many consider one of the best books... summary from source:
The New York Observer Prophecy's Heroic Prose, The Glue That Unites Us
12/3/2006: 729 words, approx. 2 pagesOur culture of publicity makes it difficult to talk in negative terms about a new book without sounding dismissive or mean-spirited—all the more so when the author of the disappointment has to his credit Mystery Train (1975), which many consider one of the best books...
Literary Criticism
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 Critical Essay by Lee Schweninger
21,305 words, approx. 71 pages
In the first essay that follows, Schweninger examines the Antinomian controversy, providing historical details to demonstrate the significance of Winthrop's writings on the subject. In the second, Schweninger considers Winthrop's Journal as a literary rather than historical document. In the third, Schweninger examines Winthrop's lesser‐known writings, their contributions to the history of Massachusetts, and their influence on Winthrop's reputation as a writer.
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Critical Essay by Douglas Anderson
13,138 words, approx. 44 pages
In the following excerpt, Anderson traces Winthrop's idea of community as evidenced in his writings and compares it with those of Anne Bradstreet and Edward Taylor.
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Critical Essay by Richard S. Dunn
11,755 words, approx. 39 pages
In the following essay, Dunn examines the style, structure, and content of the journal Winthrop kept between 1630 and 1649.
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 Essay Grade: 96%Winthrop and Rowlandson: Common Puritan Ideals
2,662 words, approx. 9 pages
Although John Winthrop and Mary Rowlandson were in entirely different situations when composing their literary works, both writings reflect many of the same ideals that characterize the Puritan mind, such as the belief in God's mercy, the acceptance of one's condition in life, and the importance of a strong community. summary from source:
Essay Grade: 92%
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