Presents a comprehensive study of the colony of Rhode Island and describes the native peoples who inhabited the region, early explorers and settlements, colonial life and conflicts with Native Americans, and the battles and events of the Revolutionary War.

Young princess -- We wished for our Elizabeth -- Queen and her suitors -- First cousins, once removed -- Catholic versus Protestant -- Thunder clouds of war -- Preemptive strike -- Spanish armada -- Queen Elizabeth and her court -- End of the golden age -- Chronology and timeline -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Further reading -- Index.