Religion and the Making of New York City, 1783-1860
by
Kyle B. Roberts
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2016
At first glance, evangelical and Gotham seem like an odd pair. What does a movement of pious converts and reformers have to do with a city notoriously full of temptation and sin? More than you might think, says Kyle B. Roberts, who argues that religion must be considered alongside immigration, commerce,...