Book description
The central scene of Michener's historical novel is that section of Maryland's Eastern shore, hardly more than 10 miles square. To this point come the founders of families that will dominate the story.
Why read it?
1 author picked Chesapeake as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Much of Ireland’s history involves the struggle for freedom of religion—a subject of real interest to me.
James Michener reveals England’s mistreatment of Catholics through strict laws and brute enforcement in an era known as the Protestant Ascendancy. This continued in the American colonies.
When I read about the New World colony of Maryland, I could instantly draw comparisons—the plantation owners very much resembled the lords of English and Irish manor houses; slaves and indentured servants were treated much like the Catholic underclass in the Old World.
I am a historian, and this book opened a new window into the…
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