Sir George Calvert, created Baron of Baltimore, in the county of Longford, Ireland, and projector of the province of Maryland - Softcover

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Sir George Calvert, created Baron of Baltimore, in the county of Longford, Ireland, and projector of the province of Maryland is a richly detailed historical biography that traces the life, ambitions, and enduring legacy of Sir George Calvert—better known to history as the first Lord Baltimore—and the vision that helped shape one of early America’s most distinctive colonies.

Written with careful attention to documentary sources, Edward D. Neill explores Calvert’s rise in public life, his political and religious challenges, and the circumstances that led him to pursue a colonial enterprise across the Atlantic. The narrative places Calvert within the turbulent context of Stuart England and the contested world of early colonization, illuminating the motivations and pressures behind his role as the projector of the province of Maryland.

Along the way, the book offers a grounded portrait of the people, institutions, and decisions that influenced the founding vision associated with Maryland, giving readers a clearer understanding of how personal conviction, royal policy, and colonial strategy intersected in the creation of a lasting historical experiment. This English edition presents Neill’s classic study for readers interested in early modern politics, colonial beginnings, and the origins of Maryland’s founding ideals.

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