The Post-Reformation Religion, Politics and Society in Britain, 1603-1714 |
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| Author:
| Spurr, John |
| Series title: | Religion, Politics and Society in Britain Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-138-13601-4 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2016 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $160.00 |
Book Description:
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The 17th century was a dynamic period characterized by huge political and social changes, including the Civil War, the execution of Charles I, the Commonwealth and the Restoration. This book looks at both the private aspects of human beliefs and practices and also institutional religion, investigating the growing competition between rival versions of Christianity and the growing expectation that individuals should be allowed to worship as they saw fit.
The 17th century was a dynamic period characterized by huge political and social changes, including the Civil War, the execution of Charles I, the Commonwealth and the Restoration. This book looks at both the private aspects of human beliefs and practices and also institutional religion, investigating the growing competition between rival versions of Christianity and the growing expectation that individuals should be allowed to worship as they saw fit.