As To Roger Williams, And His Banishment From The Massachusetts Plantation: With A Few Further Words Concerning The Baptists, The Quakers, And Religious Liberty (1876)

""As To Roger Williams, And His Banishment From The Massachusetts Plantation: With A Few Further Words Concerning The Baptists, The Quakers, And Religious Liberty"" is a historical book written by Henry Martyn Dexter in 1876. The book focuses on the life of Roger Williams, a controversial figure in American history who was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony due to his religious beliefs. Dexter provides a detailed account of Williams' life and his role in the founding of Rhode Island, a colony that was based on the principles of religious freedom and separation of church and state. The book also discusses the Baptist and Quaker movements, which were closely associated with Williams and his ideas. Throughout the book, Dexter argues for the importance of religious liberty and tolerance, and how these values were crucial in the development of American democracy. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religious freedom in America and the life of Roger Williams.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.