An Inquiry Into the Evidence Relating to the Charges Brought by Lord Macaulay Against William Penn (1858)

""An Inquiry into the Evidence Relating to the Charges Brought by Lord Macaulay against William Penn"" is a book written by John Paget in 1858. The book is a historical investigation into the accusations made by Lord Macaulay against William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. Macaulay had accused Penn of being a hypocrite and a traitor to the British Crown. The book examines the evidence presented by Macaulay and seeks to determine whether the accusations against Penn are justified. Paget argues that Macaulay's evidence is weak and that Penn was a man of integrity who acted in the best interests of his colony and his country. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Pennsylvania or the life of William Penn. It provides a detailed analysis of the evidence and offers a compelling defense of Penn's character and actions.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.