Murphy, Andrew R.

William Penn: A Life

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ISBN 13:
9780190234249
author:
Murphy, Andrew R.
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
480
Dimensions:
164mm X 238mm
Genre:
History, Europe, Great Britain
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£27.80

Description

William Penn A Life by Andrew R. Murphy offers a fresh perspective on the life of one of America's most iconic figures. In 1681, King Charles II granted William Penn a charter for a new American colony, which he established as a haven for those seeking religious freedom and toleration. Despite his influential public career and close ties to the royal court, controversy surrounded Penn throughout his lifetime. As a Quaker, Penn's conversion marked a significant turning point in his life, distancing him from his family's aspirations for social status. Instead, he became a prominent advocate for his faith and a vocal critic of persecution. Murphy's biography draws on Penn's private papers to provide a nuanced portrait of this complex figure, whose legacy continues to shape our understanding of religious freedom today. This biography sheds new light on the life of William Penn, an enigmatic figure whose influence extends far beyond his four-year tenure in America.

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