40 pages 1 hour read

Paul E. Johnson

A Shopkeeper’s Millennium: Society and Revivals in Rochester, New York, 1815–1837

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1978

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Paul E. Johnson's A Shopkeeper's Millennium is praised for its detailed exploration of the intersection between religious revival and social change in early 19th-century America. Readers appreciate its thorough research and engaging narrative. However, some find the analysis occasionally dense and challenging to follow. Overall, it is a compelling study that blends history and sociology effectively.

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Who Should Read A Shopkeeper's Millennium?

A reader fascinated by early American history, religious movements, and socio-economic change will enjoy A Shopkeeper's Millennium by Paul E. Johnson. Similar to Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville, it appeals to those intrigued by the interplay between religion and societal transformation in antebellum America.

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18+years

Book Details

Topics
History: U.S.
Education
History: World
Genre
Education