This biography is an insightful account of William Penn's life and legacy as the founder of Pennsylvania. Stoughton vividly explores Penn's Quaker background, his religious beliefs, his diplomacy, and his role in shaping the early American democracy. Through this book, readers can gain a deep understanding of the values and ideas that underpinned the founding of one of America's most influential states.

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