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The book explores the role of taverngoers in shaping public opinion during the formation of a newly independent nation. It highlights how these individuals, characterized by their strong opinions and lack of deference, influenced political leaders to consider the representation of public sentiment in governance. Through their discussions and debates over drinks, they played a crucial part in the political landscape, emphasizing the importance of citizen engagement in the democratic process.
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Rum Punch and Revolution, Peter Thompson
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- Released
- 1998
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- Title
- Rum Punch and Revolution
- Subtitle
- Taverngoing and Public Life in Eighteenth-Century Philadelphia
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Thompson
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press
- Released
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 296
- ISBN13
- 9780812216646
- Category
- World history
- Description
- The book explores the role of taverngoers in shaping public opinion during the formation of a newly independent nation. It highlights how these individuals, characterized by their strong opinions and lack of deference, influenced political leaders to consider the representation of public sentiment in governance. Through their discussions and debates over drinks, they played a crucial part in the political landscape, emphasizing the importance of citizen engagement in the democratic process.