Their Rights And Liberties: The Beginnings Of Religious And Political Freedom In Maryland (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258370510)

Their Rights and Liberties: The Beginnings of Religious and Political Freedom in Maryland is a historical book written by Thomas O'Brien Hanley. The book is a detailed account of the early history of Maryland, focusing on the origins of religious and political freedom in the state. The author explores the various factors that contributed to the establishment of Maryland as a haven for religious tolerance and political liberty, including the role of the colony's founder, Lord Baltimore, and the influence of the English Civil War.The book begins by providing an overview of the early history of Maryland, including the reasons for its founding and the challenges faced by its early settlers. Hanley then delves into the religious and political landscape of the time, discussing the various religious groups that were present in the region and the tensions that existed between them. He also examines the role of the colonial government in promoting religious tolerance and protecting individual rights.Throughout the book, Hanley draws on a wide range of primary sources, including colonial records, diaries, and letters, to provide a rich and detailed account of the early history of Maryland. He also includes a number of maps and illustrations to help readers better understand the geography and context of the events he describes.Overall, Their Rights and Liberties is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on an important period in American history. It will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of Maryland, the origins of religious and political freedom in America, or the broader history of the United States.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.

Author: Thomas O'Brien Hanley
ISBN-10: 1258370514
ISBN-13: 9781258370510
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 06/09/2012
Pages: 164
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d