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William Penn: Quaker, Courtier And Founder Of Colonies

William Penn: Quaker, Courtier And Founder Of Colonies

Smyth, Clifford

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesColonial Period (1600-1775)

ISBN10: 1163172014
ISBN13: 9781163172018
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
William Penn: Quaker, Courtier And Founder Of Colonies is a biographical book written by Clifford Smyth. The book is a detailed account of the life of William Penn, a prominent figure in the Quaker movement and the founder of the Province of Pennsylvania. The book covers Penn's early life, his conversion to Quakerism, his involvement in politics and his founding of the Pennsylvania colony.The book begins with an overview of Penn's family background and early life, including his education at Oxford University. It then goes on to describe his conversion to Quakerism and his subsequent involvement in the Quaker movement, including his imprisonment for his beliefs. The book also explores Penn's political career, including his relationship with King James II and his involvement in the founding of the Province of Pennsylvania.Throughout the book, Smyth highlights Penn's commitment to Quaker principles, including pacifism and religious tolerance. He also explores the challenges that Penn faced in his personal and professional life, including his financial struggles and his difficult relationship with his family.Overall, William Penn: Quaker, Courtier And Founder Of Colonies provides a comprehensive and insightful look at the life of one of the most important figures in American colonial history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Quaker movement, the founding of the Pennsylvania colony, or the life of William Penn.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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