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Roger Williams

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A detailed biography traces the life and convictions of a religious dissenter who, after disputes with his colonial neighbors and subsequent banishment, founded a refuge committed to liberty of conscience. It follows his political leadership and legal efforts to secure a charter, his diplomatic and humanitarian dealings with indigenous peoples including language study and protection from violence, and his involvement in frontier conflicts and peacemaking. The portrait highlights persistent advocacy for religious freedom, practical statesmanship, personal sacrifice, and the development of civic institutions, supported by letters, artifacts, and contemporary controversies.

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Title: Roger Williams

Author: May Emery Hall

Release date: December 28, 2022 [eBook #69648]
Most recently updated: October 19, 2024

Language: English

Original publication: United States: The Pilgrim Press, 1917

Credits: Brian Wilson, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

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