God and Greater Britain : Religion and National Life in Britain and Ireland, 1843-1945

ISBN-13: 9780415035705 / Angielski / Twarda / 1994 / 336 str.

John Wolffe;Wolffe John

Opis

This work is an examination of the crucial aspects of the relationship between religion and national consciousness in Britain and Ireland at a pivotal period in the history of both countries. Transcending the narrow limits of traditional church history, it nevertheless demonstrates the centrality of religion in Ireland, Scotland and Wales, as well as England, in that period.

Recenzje

'This book provides excellent background material for contemporary sociological debate.' - Justificatif 1996

'I am delighted to recommend this book.'

`This is a significant and thoughtful book, in its arguments and its illustrations. ... As a survey of a centruy of British history, and as an argument, it deserves praise and gratitude.' - EHR

`.. . balanced and objective study of the relation between British religion and national consciousness in the century leading up to 1945 ... ' - Daniel Jenkins Church Times

Spis treści

Preface Acknowledgements 1. Introduction: Religion and Nationhood in Modern Britain 2. A Strange Warming? The Formatin of Victorian Religion 3. God Made Them High or Lowly? Official Religion 4. Outside the Sheepfold? Unofficial Religion 5. High Tide of Faith? National Identity around 1950 6. Thine is the Kingdom? Politics, Community, and the Monarchy 7. The Real Free Church? Culture and Belief 8. Onward CHristian Soldiers? The Empire and War 9. Conclusion:Nationalism and Secularization

O autorze

John Wolffe