Isbn: 9781334166365 - four letters to a friend in north britain, upon the publishing the tryal of dr. sacheverell (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the tumultuous events surrounding the 18th-century trial of Henry Sacheverell, a controversial Anglican preacher whose sermons ignited political and religious fervor in England. The author traces the historical context leading up to the trial, exploring the complex interplay between the High Church movement, the government, and the dissenting Protestant groups. Through a meticulous analysis of the trial proceedings, the book sheds light on the deep divisions within English society at the time. It examines Sacheverell's incendiary sermons, which promoted absolutist principles and condemned the government's religious policies. The author explores the motivations of Sacheverell and his supporters, as well as the political ramifications of the trial's outcome. This book offers valuable insights into the nature of religious and political extremism, the struggle for religious tolerance, and the fragility of constitutional principles in the face of popular passions. Its findings resonate in contemporary discussions on the relationship between religion, politics, and the rule of law. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…