Memoir Of Roger Williams: The Founder Of The State Of Rhode Island

By James Davis Knowles and James Davis Knowles

Book Overview

Memoir of Roger Williams: The Founder of the State of Rhode Island is a biographical account of the life and legacy of Roger Williams, written by James D. Knowles. Williams was a prominent religious dissenter and theologian who founded the colony of Rhode Island in the 17th century. The book provides a detailed overview of Williams' life, from his early years in England to his arrival in the New World and his subsequent conflicts with the Puritan authorities in Massachusetts Bay Colony. Knowles explores Williams' religious beliefs, his advocacy for religious freedom and separation of church and state, and his contributions to the development of American democracy. The book also delves into Williams' relationships with other historical figures, such as Anne Hutchinson and John Winthrop, and his impact on the founding of the United States. Overall, Memoir of Roger Williams offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of America's most influential thinkers and leaders.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163117536
• ISBN13: 9781163117538
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 438 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"