British Philanthropy in the Globalizing World - Entrepreneurs and Evangelicals, 1756-1840

Most accounts of philanthropy and societal change focus either on either the efforts of a small number of 'heroic' individuals, or on wider historical forces. This book traces networks of philanthropists over four generations to show how modern philanthropy, humanitarianism, and social entrepreneurship emerged between the 1750s and the 1830s.

List of contents

• Introduction: Between the King's Arms and Exeter Hall


• 1: 'How much a man with the blessing of God may do': John Thornton and the formation of philanthropic networks


• 2: 'The vast machinery established amongst us': The growth of associational philanthropy


• 3: 'The Society of the Excellent of the Earth': Reframing the Clapham Sect


• 4: 'The cement of society': Trust and the intellectual school of Clapham


• 5: 'Every region of the globe its representative': The development of transnational philanthropy


• 6: 'Teach mercy to ten thousand hearts': Philanthropy and the reimagining of the world


• Conclusion

About the author

Roshan Allpress is an historian with research interests in the areas of philanthropy, Evangelicalism, humanitarianism, and social reform. He holds degrees from Canterbury and Oxford, and has a background in non-profit leadership formation. Allpress is National Principal of Laidlaw College in New Zealand, where he teaches in history and leadership, and serves on the boards of a number of non-profit organisations.

Summary

Most accounts of philanthropy and societal change focus either on either the efforts of a small number of 'heroic' individuals, or on wider historical forces. This book traces networks of philanthropists over four generations to show how modern philanthropy, humanitarianism, and social entrepreneurship emerged between the 1750s and the 1830s.

Additional text

The book does provide a fresh argument for the burgeoning impulse among British men and women, particularly those of the middle classes, to act philanthropically at the end of the 18th century. Recommended.

Product details

• Authors: Allpress , Dr Roshan (National Principal/chief Exec Allpress, Roshan Allpress
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 05.10.2023
• EAN: 9780198887195
• ISBN: 978-0-19-888719-5
• No. of pages: 326
• Series: Oxford Historical Monographs
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, HISTORY / Modern / General, Social & cultural history, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Slavery, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, British & Irish history, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General, Social and cultural history, Slavery & abolition of slavery, Slavery and abolition of slavery