The Life Of Young Sir Henry Vane: Governor Of Massachusetts Bay And Leader Of The Long Parliament

By James Kendall Hosmer

Book Overview

The Life of Young Sir Henry Vane: Governor of Massachusetts Bay and Leader of the Long Parliament is a biography written by James K. Hosmer. The book focuses on the life of Sir Henry Vane, a prominent figure in 17th century English politics and colonial administration. Vane served as the governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony from 1636 to 1637, and later became a leader in the English Long Parliament. Hosmer's biography delves into Vane's early life, his education, his political career, and his religious beliefs. The book explores Vane's role in the founding of Massachusetts Bay Colony, his relationships with other colonial leaders, and his efforts to promote religious tolerance and individual liberty. Hosmer also examines Vane's role in the English Civil War, his involvement in the execution of King Charles I, and his eventual fall from power. The Life of Young Sir Henry Vane is a detailed and insightful look at one of the most important figures in early American and English history.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: 1432547100
• ISBN13: 9781432547103
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 620 Pages
• Weight: 1.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"