William Penn's Early Life In Brief 1644-1674

By Albert Cook Myers

Book Overview

William Penn's Early Life In Brief 1644-1674 is a book written by Albert Cook Myers that provides a comprehensive overview of the life of William Penn, one of the most prominent figures in American history. The book covers Penn's life from his birth in 1644 to the year 1674, when he founded the colony of Pennsylvania. The book explores Penn's early life, including his upbringing in a wealthy family, his education at Oxford University, and his conversion to Quakerism, which would shape his life and career. It also delves into his involvement in the Quaker movement and his efforts to promote religious tolerance and freedom throughout England and Europe. The book also covers Penn's involvement in politics, including his role in the English Civil War and his close relationship with King Charles II. It also explores his efforts to establish a new colony in America, which would become Pennsylvania, and his vision for a society based on religious tolerance, democracy, and equality. Overall, William Penn's Early Life In Brief 1644-1674 provides a fascinating and detailed look at the life of one of America's most important historical figures, offering insights into his motivations, beliefs, and accomplishments. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of America, Quakerism, or religious tolerance.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: 1163183636
• ISBN13: 9781163183632
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"