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Roger Williams And The Fight For Religious Freedom

Roger Williams And The Fight For Religious Freedom

Smyth, Clifford

Hardcover

Religious BiographiesFiction AnthologiesColonial Period (1600-1775)

ISBN10: 1164481983
ISBN13: 9781164481980
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 172
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Roger Williams and the Fight for Religious Freedom by Clifford Smyth is a historical account of the life and work of Roger Williams, a 17th century Puritan minister and founder of the colony of Rhode Island. The book explores Williams' journey from his early years in England to his arrival in the New World, where he became a prominent figure in the struggle for religious liberty.Smyth delves into Williams' controversial views on religious tolerance, which put him at odds with the established church and led to his banishment from Massachusetts Bay Colony. Despite facing numerous obstacles, Williams persisted in his efforts to establish a colony where all individuals could worship freely and without persecution.The book also examines Williams' relationships with key figures of the time, including John Winthrop and Anne Hutchinson, and his interactions with Native American tribes in the region. Through a combination of primary source material and expert analysis, Smyth paints a vivid portrait of Williams as a passionate advocate for religious freedom and a visionary leader who helped shape the course of American history. Overall, Roger Williams and the Fight for Religious Freedom is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in the history of colonial America and the struggle for individual rights and freedoms.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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