William Penn

William Penn

George Hodges

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2004
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781417928736
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William Penn is a biography written by George Hodges that explores the life and legacy of William Penn, the founder of the American colony of Pennsylvania. The book delves into Penn’s early life, including his family background and education, and his conversion to Quakerism. It also examines Penn’s political and religious beliefs, his involvement in the Quaker movement, and his efforts to establish a colony based on religious tolerance and democratic principles. The book also explores Penn’s interactions with Native American tribes and his role in the development of Philadelphia as a major city. Overall, William Penn offers a comprehensive look at the life of one of America’s most important historical figures and his impact on the development of the United States.1901. A sketch of William Penn who was a leading figure of the English Quakers and founder of the American colony, Pennsylvania by Hodges, American Episcopal clergyman and author of many books and articles. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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