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1 online resource (374 pages) |
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Hors serie |
| Contents |
ECCLESIASTICAL PATRONAGE IN ENGLAND, 1770-1801: A Study of Four Family and Political Networks; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations; Chapter One: Introduction; Chapter Two: Patronage; Chapter Three: The Second and Third Earls of Hardwicke; Chapter Four: The Harris Family; Chapter Five: Charles Jenkinson; Chapter Six: George Pretyman; Chapter Seven: Conclusion; Appendices; Appendix 1: List of Corporation of Christchurch, 2 April 1780; Appendix 2: Crown Patronage; Appendix 3: Notes on Style; Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
This book examines Church patronage in late-eighteenth century Britain, during the administrations of Lord North (1770-1782) and the first government of William Pitt the Younger (1783-1801). The clergy were one of the foremost of the Hanoverian professions, with its patronage a source of interest to the King, politicians, the landed elite and the universities. By concentrating on the appointments of clergy below the bench of bishops, the book gives a clear account of the complex relationships and criteria which underlay the four patronage networks. It will greatly increase our understanding of |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Church of England -- Benefices -- History -- 18th century
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Church of England fast |
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Patronage, Ecclesiastical -- England -- History -- 18th century
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RELIGION -- Christianity -- Anglican.
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Benefices, Ecclesiastical
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Patronage, Ecclesiastical
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Religion.
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Philosophy & Religion.
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Christianity.
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England -- Church history -- 18th century.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85043269
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England
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| Genre/Form |
Church history
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History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780773429925 |
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0773429921 |
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