The Accidental Revolutionary: George Whitefield and the Creation of America

by Jerome Dean Mahaffey

Book Overview

Patriots. Founding Fathers. Revolutionaries. For many Americans, the colonial heroes deserve special celebratory reverence. Yet while Washington's leadership, Franklin's writings, and Revere's ride captivate us, the inspiration and influence George Whitefield instilled within the revolutionary spirits of early Americans is regrettably unknown.

In this refreshing biography, Jerome Dean Mahaffey deftly moves beyond Whitefield's colonial...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1602583919
• ISBN13: 9781602583917
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Baylor University Press
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.9"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher