Eighteenth-century Britain
Subtitle: religion and politics, 1714-1815
By: Nigel Yates.
Series: Religion, politics and society in Britain; Religion, politics, and society in Britain series
Publisher: Pearson Longman
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Harlow, England; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 258
ISBN-13: 9781405801614
Subjects: Great Britain -- Church history -- 18th century.; Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 18th century.; Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 18th century.
Description: Explores the uncertain time in British history, 1714-1815, when religion remained at the very heart of British life while new and radical ideas were beginning to appear below the surface.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [232]-240) and index.
Table of contents: value: Three kingdoms, two establishments; value: Dissent from the religious establishments; value: The maintenance of doctrinal orthodoxy; value: A theology of good works; value: The condition of the established churches; value: The beginnings of ecclesiastical reform; value: The threat of revolution.