The Story of Rhode Island

1644 - 1658 | As internal factions attempt to destroy Rhode Island from within, Roger Williams fights to keep the Colony of Rhode Island united.

My Favorite Books on this Topic:

Roger Williams and the Creation of the American Soul: Church, State, and the Birth of Liberty by John M. Barry

Colonial Rhode Island: A History by Sydney V. James

Rhode Island's Founders: From Settlement to Statehood by Patrick T. Conley

*Map image from Rhode Island Boundaries by John H Cady.

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