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Foot-Prints of Roger Williams (Classic Reprint): A Biography, With Sketches of Important Events in Early New England History, With Which He Was Connected - Couverture souple

Z. A. Mudge

 
9781333140144: Foot-Prints of Roger Williams (Classic Reprint): A Biography, With Sketches of Important Events in Early New England History, With Which He Was Connected

Synopsis

Roger Williams: A Founder of Religious Liberty in Early America This biography traces the life of a controversial reformer as he navigates exile, settlement, and the birth of new communities inNew England. From his Welsh-tinged origins to his pivotal role in establishing tolerant settlements, the book grounds its portrait in the political and religious turmoil of 17th-century America.

- Discover how Williams faced banishment, pursued a path of conscience, and helped shape colonies that welcomed diverse beliefs.
- Learn about Aquedneck, Providence, and the early Rhode Island settlements, including the land deals and agreements that formed a new kind of community.
- See how Williams balanced relations with Native peoples, colonial authorities, and his own ideals of religious liberty.
- Follow the evolving map of early New England, from Salem and Plymouth to the broader Atlantic world.

Ideal for readers of historical biographies and early American history, especially those curious about religious liberty and colonial settlement.

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