""Roger Williams: Prophet and Pioneer"" is a biography of the life and legacy of Roger Williams, an influential figure in American history. Written by Emily Easton, the book explores Williams' early life in England, his education at Cambridge University, and his eventual journey to the New World, where he became a prominent religious leader and advocate for religious freedom.The book delves into Williams' controversial views on religion and politics, including his belief in the separation of church and state and his ...
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""Roger Williams: Prophet and Pioneer"" is a biography of the life and legacy of Roger Williams, an influential figure in American history. Written by Emily Easton, the book explores Williams' early life in England, his education at Cambridge University, and his eventual journey to the New World, where he became a prominent religious leader and advocate for religious freedom.The book delves into Williams' controversial views on religion and politics, including his belief in the separation of church and state and his advocacy for the fair treatment of Native Americans. It also explores his founding of the colony of Rhode Island and the impact of his ideas on the development of American democracy.Through extensive research and analysis, Easton presents a comprehensive portrait of Williams as a visionary thinker and a pioneer of American ideals. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of America's founding and the role of religion in shaping the nation's values and principles.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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