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This is a concise, fluently presented examination of the relation between William Penn's religious convictions and his political behavior, from his years as an active young convert to the Quaker cause to his later years as governor of Pennsylvania. Although not a full biographical treatment of William Penn, the study presents new insights into Penn



Table of Contents
*Frontmatter, pg. i*Preface, pg. vii*Contents, pg. xi*I. Projects for the Good of England, pg. 1*II. New Broacher of Old Heresies, pg. 44*III. An Opening of Joy, pg. 73*IV. Old Post and Province, pg. 108*V. Persuasives to Moderation, pg. 132*VI. The Politics of Preservation, pg. 162*Bibliographical Note, pg. 195*Index, pg. 199

William Penn Politics and Conscience

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      Publisher: Princeton University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 08/12/2015
      ISBN13: 9780691623313, 978-0691623313
      ISBN10: 0691623317

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This is a concise, fluently presented examination of the relation between William Penn's religious convictions and his political behavior, from his years as an active young convert to the Quaker cause to his later years as governor of Pennsylvania. Although not a full biographical treatment of William Penn, the study presents new insights into Penn



      Table of Contents
      *Frontmatter, pg. i*Preface, pg. vii*Contents, pg. xi*I. Projects for the Good of England, pg. 1*II. New Broacher of Old Heresies, pg. 44*III. An Opening of Joy, pg. 73*IV. Old Post and Province, pg. 108*V. Persuasives to Moderation, pg. 132*VI. The Politics of Preservation, pg. 162*Bibliographical Note, pg. 195*Index, pg. 199

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