Tides of History Pilgrims, Puritans, and the Battle for New England: Interview with Historian Peter Mancall
Jan 23, 2020
Historian Peter Mancall discusses his new book challenging the dominant narrative of American history with insights on the conflicts between Thomas Morton and the pilgrims and puritans in early colonial Massachusetts. The podcast explores Morton's role as a foil, the forgotten figure of Gorgeous, factors influencing New England settlement, and Morton's conflict with the Puritans and pilgrims.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Thomas Morton: A Foil for the Pilgrims and Puritans
04:01 • 20min
Promotion for Simply Safe Home Security and Afterpay for Back-to-School Shopping
24:06 • 2min
The Forgotten Figure of Gorgeous
25:50 • 13min
Factors influencing settlement in New England and the importance of early colonial commodities
39:08 • 2min
Thomas Morton's Conflict with the Puritans and Pilgrims
41:07 • 9min
Brief Mention of a Book, Next Project, and Call to Action
49:39 • 2min