Ecclesiastical Patronage in England, 1770-1801 : a Study of Four Family and Political Networks.

This book examines Church patronage in late-eighteenth century Britain, during the administrations of Lord North (1770-1782) and the first government of William Pitt the Younger (1783-1801). The clergy were one of the foremost of the Hanoverian professions, with its patronage a source of interest to...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Payne, Reider
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lewiston : Edwin Mellen Press, 2010.
Colección:Hors serie
Temas:
Church of England > Benefices > History > 18th century.
Church of England > Bénéfices ecclésiastiques > Histoire > 18e siècle.
Church of England
1700-1799
Patronage, Ecclesiastical > England > History > 18th century.
Patronage ecclésiastique > Angleterre > Histoire > 18e siècle.
RELIGION > Christianity > Anglican.
Benefices, Ecclesiastical
Patronage, Ecclesiastical
Religion.
Philosophy & Religion.
Christianity.
England > Church history > 18th century.
Angleterre > Histoire religieuse > 18e siècle.
England
Church history
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This book examines Church patronage in late-eighteenth century Britain, during the administrations of Lord North (1770-1782) and the first government of William Pitt the Younger (1783-1801). The clergy were one of the foremost of the Hanoverian professions, with its patronage a source of interest to the King, politicians, the landed elite and the universities. By concentrating on the appointments of clergy below the bench of bishops, the book gives a clear account of the complex relationships and criteria which underlay the four patronage networks. It will greatly increase our understanding of.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (374 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780773429925
0773429921

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