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Providence and Empire - Religion, Politics and Society in the United Kingdom, 1815-1914

English · Hardback

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Providence and Empire argues that knowledge of the religious thought of the time is crucial in understanding the British imperial story. The churches of the United Kingdom were the greatest suppliers of missionaries to the world, and there was a widespread belief that Britain had a divine mission to spread Christianity and civilisation, to eradicate slavery, and to help usher in the millennium; the Empire had a providential purpose in the world.
Providence and Empire is essential reading for any student who wishes to gain an insight into the social, political and cultural life of this period.


List of contents

Introduction 1. Evangelicalism, Empire and Protestant State, 1815-1829 2. The Waning of the Church-State Connection, 1829-1845 3. Commerce, Christianity and Civilisation, 1840-1863 4. Revivalism, Ritualism and Authority, 1859-1876 5. Overseas Crusades and the New Christian Social Conscience, 1875-1896 6. Religious Diversity, Identities and Conflicts, 1896-1914

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Stewart Brown

Summary

The 19th century was, to a large extent, the ‘British century’. Great Britain was the great world power and its institutions, beliefs and values had an immense impact on the world far beyond its formal empire.
Providence and Empire argues that knowledge of the religious thought of the time is crucial in understanding the British imperial story. The churches of the United Kingdom were the greatest suppliers of missionaries to the world, and there was a widespread belief that Britain had a divine mission to spread Christianity and civilisation, to eradicate slavery, and to help usher in the millennium; the Empire had a providential purpose in the world.
This is the first connected account of the interactions of religion, politics and society in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales between 1815 and 1914. Providence and Empire is essential reading for any student who wishes to gain an insight into the social, political and cultural life of this period.

Product details

Authors Stewart Brown, Stewart (University of Edinburgh Brown
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd.
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 27.04.2015
 
EAN 9781138837003
ISBN 978-1-138-83700-3
No. of pages 512
Series Religion, Politics and Society in Britain
Religion, Politics and Society
Religion, Politics and Society in Britain
Subject Humanities, art, music > History

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