{"title":"Author: John Pafford","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn M. Pafford is a retired professor of history at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan.  In 1995, Dr. Pafford received the North-wood University Award for Faculty Excellence.  Among other institutions, he earlier taught at the University of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Pafford has served as chairman of the Michigan Republican Issues Committee, co-chair-man of Michigan Scholars for Reagan-Bush, and is a member of the Board of Scholars of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.  Back in the 1960s, he was chairman of Young Americans for Freedom in two states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is the author of seven books, numerous articles on history, theology, and contemporary events and is an experienced speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"101-p2140","title":"How Firm a Foundation: William Bradford and Plymouth","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe United States was built on the foundation laid by the Pilgrims-Christian faith, recognition of the value of virtue and order to society, and freedom balanced between community and individualism. The Pilgrims also demonstrated entrepreneurship and a strong work ethic, recognized the need for effective armed forces, and created our most cherished national holiday, Thanksgiving. William Bradford, the governor and chronicler of the Plymouth colony in the seventeenth century, was the first great American political figure and the first American historian of significance. He was the dominant person in Plymouth until his death in 1657.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe history of Plymouth, from its early exploration through 1691, is encompassed within these pages and William Bradford is considered in conjunction with Plymouth during his almost forty years of service there. The book opens with the birth of William Bradford in Yorkshire, England in 1590, follows him to the New World in 1620, and concludes in 1691 when Plymouth became part of the Massachusetts Bay colony. Topics include: British colonization, religion, government, education, the economy, Indians, the Pequot War, the New England Confederation and much more… A bibliography and a fullname plus subject augment this work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDr. Pafford is a professor of History and Philosophy, and has written numerous articles on history, politics and foreign policy for a variety of publications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn M. 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Jay is the least known today; however, in his time, he was considered by many to be the logical successor to Washington as chief executive of the new country. Among the positions he held were: president of the Continental Congress, minister plenipotentiary to Spain, member of the peace commission which negotiated the 1783 Treaty of Paris, secretary for foreign affairs, co-author of The Federalist, first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court, and two-term Governor of New York. In retirement, he was president of the American Bible Society.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis detailed account of John Jay examines his life, his character, and his legacy. A chronology and a bibliography enhance the text.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn M. 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They tried to establish virtuous societies with freedom, but freedom within the context of Biblical teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussions include the background of the English Reformation, the journey to the New World, exploration and the establishment of Plymouth, the beginnings of Massachusetts Bay, the church, government, the economy, education, the New England Federation, William Bradford, John Winthrop, Roger Williams, Anne Hutchinson, Indians and Indian relations, King Philip's War, and much more. A bibliography and a full name plus subject index augment the text.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn M. 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