The Quakers: The History and Legacy of the Religious Society of Friends

The author has done a great job giving readers the history of the Friends Society. The trials and tribulations this religious sect has had to endure is amazing.

History at it's finest.I love history and Charles River Editors make it so easy to keep you informed! As I have aged I find that I have forgotten many things and this is a quick way to refresh my knowledge. The world is so big and so much has happened in it, no education no matter how good could cover all of it! Thank you, guys! Quick and easy learning for every age. History at it's finest.

Decent enough information but I didn't like the printing or writing style. It felt like it was copied and pasted. It's a good book for a basic overview of the Quakers but not for those looking for a more thorough dive into the Quaker religious practices and history.

Very interesting read about The Religious Society of Friends - what a great name! So how did that become the "Quakers?" Originally it was a bit of a dig at the new religion after the primary founder, George Fox, frequently preached people should "tremble at the Word of the Lord."This book on the Religious Society of Friends profiles the life of George Fox, looks at the origins of Quakerism, and the Quaker utopia they attempted to establish in Pennsylvania under William Penn. This book also covers both the praise and criticism the unusually liberal Christian order has attracted over the centuries. It is a good read for anyone wanting to learn more about this group. It might just be me but as I read this book, I couldn't help but be impressed that here was a group, who for the most part "talked the talk and walked the walk." They were on the forefront of equality of sexes, race and religion. They believed in peace whenever possible. They were major players in the "underground" railroad and even went so far as to force many slave owning members to leave the church or free the people held. Many of the churches members served in WW1 andWW2 as medics and ambulance drivers. I was surprised by the names of some people who were/are members of the church.IMHO, most people will enjoy this book and I recommend it to all.

I never really knew much about the Quakers. This introduction seemed very informative. No mention of Richard Nixon though Humm.

This is a great, quick introduction for someone who does not know much about Quakerism. Since I am such a person, I am not comparing it to broader scholarship. It simply is a great and free (on Kindle) introduction to a historically important religious group.

I liked the book mostly because it opened my eyes. Fascinating topic, very enlightening and left me eager for more information..

I was disappointed. You will learn that George Fox of England was the founder and details of his early life which are not very interesting. You will read how he came to Pennsylvania and set up a Quaker group with a group of followers who after he left turned into a bunch of degenerates. However you will not learn how Quakers practice their religion or even if it is a religion. Nor will you learn how one may become a Quaker unless you read the extensive bibliography. You will learn much more about the Quakers if you simply GOOGLE "Quakers"

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