Protestant Liberty - Religion and the Making of Canadian Liberalism, 1828–1878

This book offers a new interpretation of the origins and nature of 19th century liberalism by re-examining the role of religion in Canadian politics. Arguing that Canadian liberalism was rooted in the British tradition of Protestant Dissent, Forbes sheds light on the 19th century religious context that shaped the ideological foundations of Canada.

Info autore

James M. Forbes is a historian of religion and politics in Canada who completed his PhD in History at the University of Calgary.

Riassunto

This book offers a new interpretation of the origins and nature of 19th century liberalism by re-examining the role of religion in Canadian politics. Arguing that Canadian liberalism was rooted in the British tradition of Protestant Dissent, Forbes sheds light on the 19th century religious context that shaped the ideological foundations of Canada.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: James M Forbes, James M. Forbes
• Editore: Mcgill-Queen's University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.08.2022
• EAN: 9780228010715
• ISBN: 978-0-228-01071-5
• Pagine: 277
• Dimensioni: 228 mm x 154 mm x 22 mm
• Peso: 452 g
• Illustrazioni: 2 tables
• Serie: McGill-Queen's Studies in the; McGill-Queen's Studies in the History of Religion
• Categoria: Saggistica > Storia > Altro