1929
Subtitle: a crisis that shaped the Salvation Army's future
By: by John Larsson
Publisher: Salvation Books, The Salvation Army International Headquarters
Published: 2009
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 376
ISBN-13: 9780854127948
Subjects: Salvation Army; Salvationists; History
Description: "In 1929," begins the author, "a constitutional storm that had long been gathering suddenly burst, sweeping from office General Bramwell Booth, the son and successor to William Booth. So traumatic was this event that for many years '1929' -- for that is how it was known -- was only talked of in hushed tones in Army circles. The telling of what happened was left to those from outside the Army family." Now after 80 years the full story of the crisis, with all its astonishing twists and turns, is set out by a Salvationist writer. In the drafting of this account, General John Larsson (Retired) has had access to hitherto unpublished material, much of it in the Army's heritage centres around the world. "What shook the Army also shaped its future," concludes the author. "Through these events of long ago the Army was set on a path of reform that continues to this day. 1929 is part of our heritage." - Author website.
Notes: Includes bibliographic references (p. 359-369) and index.
Table of contents: title: Breaking the news; title: Laying the foundation; title: Second thoughts; title: A smooth transition; title: warning rumbles; title: Confrontation; title: Pressure; title: Breakdown; title: The gathering storm; title: Battle for hearts and minds; title: Countdown; title: The council meets; title: A deputation of seven; title: The council acts; title: Black Friday; title: Booth versus Hurren and others; title: The council waits; title: Day of decision; title: An unexpecteds sequel; title: Towards reform; title: ongoing reform; title: A life concluded.