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James Otis the Pre-Revolutionist. The Firebrand of Colonial Resistance and Architect of American Independence
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- Nombre de pages100
- PrésentationBroché
- Poids0.157 kg
- Dimensions14,8 cm × 21,0 cm × 0,7 cm
- ISBN978-2-322-56178-0
- EAN9782322561780
- Date de parution23/04/2025
- ÉditeurBooks on Demand
Résumé
John Clark Ridpaths James Otis the Pre-Revolutionist illuminates the pivotal role of James Otis Jr. , the incendiary orator and legal visionary whose defiance against British oppression ignited the spark of American independence. This meticulously researched biography traces Otiss journey from his Harvard education to his landmark 1761 courtroom battle against the Writs of Assistance, a confrontation that crystallized colonial resistance to arbitrary searches and taxation without representation.
The narrative captures Otiss transformation into a revolutionary ideologue, whose fiery speeches and writings including The Rights of the Colonies Vindicated articulated foundational principles of self-governance and natural rights. Ridpath reveals how Otiss legal acumen and moral clarity influenced Samuel Adams, John Adams, and other architects of the Revolution, while also exploring his tragic mental decline, which sidelined him from the later stages of the independence movement.
Key themes include the evolution of colonial political thought, the interplay between intellectual dissent and grassroots activism, and the personal sacrifices of early patriots. The work contextualizes Otiss contributions within broader 18th-century struggles, such as the Stamp Act crisis and the formation of intercolonial solidarity.
The narrative captures Otiss transformation into a revolutionary ideologue, whose fiery speeches and writings including The Rights of the Colonies Vindicated articulated foundational principles of self-governance and natural rights. Ridpath reveals how Otiss legal acumen and moral clarity influenced Samuel Adams, John Adams, and other architects of the Revolution, while also exploring his tragic mental decline, which sidelined him from the later stages of the independence movement.
Key themes include the evolution of colonial political thought, the interplay between intellectual dissent and grassroots activism, and the personal sacrifices of early patriots. The work contextualizes Otiss contributions within broader 18th-century struggles, such as the Stamp Act crisis and the formation of intercolonial solidarity.