It may surprise many that William Penn, who founded one of the thirteen original American colonies, spent just four years on American soil. Even more surprising

*Includes pictures *Includes Penn's quotes *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "Sense shines with a double luster when it is set i

"This book features: the integration of English history with Penn's personal struggles and accomplishments (and shows how specific events affected Penn and the

A collection of 20 essays, by a distinguished panel of specialists in British and American history, that explores the complex political, economic, intellectual,