This book offers a lively analysis of the religious world of colonial St. Augustine, Florida, focusing on the daily rituals that defined a Catholic life, as well as on the conflicts between religious and political leaders that defined and shaped the city's social milieu. Working with documents in both Florida and Spain that correct, amplify, and qualify previous work in the field, Robert Kapitzke describes the turbulent interactions between representatives of the church and the crown.
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Exciting and readable history,
By John Raboin (Brainerd, MN USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Religion, Power, and Politics in Colonial St. Augustine (Ripley P. Bullen Series) (Hardcover)
This was a very enjoyable history book, and certainly one of the best books I have every read on Florida history. Though it is filled with facts and dates, it is also full of stories that make colonial St. Augustine come alive. It was also helpful that each chapter is a little story of it's own which relates to the whole book, but can be read separately. Best of all, the Spanish Inquisition makes an appearance, and nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition.
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This review is from: Religion, Power, and Politics in Colonial St. Augustine (Ripley P. Bullen Series) (Hardcover)
I picked up the book and thumbed through it and became so interested I ordered a copy. It is both scholarly and entertaining. A very worthwhile volume about a fascinating part of American history.
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This review is from: Religion, Power, and Politics in Colonial St. Augustine (Ripley P. Bullen Series) (Hardcover)
A BRILLIANT READ!!!! Easily the most exceptional book on religion, power, and politics in Colonial St. Augustine from the Florida Museum of Natural History. I found it gripping from front page to last. The way St. Augustine came alive, it was like i was really there. This is a must buy for anyone who finds American history thrilling. Genius! Robert L. Kapitzke is one of the most well versed authors of our time.
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