This biography of Roger Williams, the founder of the colony of Rhode Island, offers a fascinating look at the life of one of America's most important religious and political figures. Williams was a champion of religious freedom and played a key role in the founding of the Baptist denomination. Carpenter's book draws on a wide range of primary sources to provide a comprehensive portrait of Williams as both a man and a thinker. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of American religion and politics.

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