| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 258 pages) |
| Contents |
Introduction: Methodism and Education before 1859 -- The Ascendancy of Dr. J.H. Rigg -- The Wesleyans and the 1870 Education Act -- The Wesleyan Church in the School Board Era, 1871-1875 -- The Wesleyans and the Sandon Education Act, 1874-1876 -- The Wesleyan Educational Decline, 1877-1885 -- The Wesleyans and the Cross Commission, 1885-1891 -- The Free Education Issue, 1884-1891 -- Dr. Rigg's Last Years of Influence, 1892-1902 -- What Manner of Man was James Harrison Rigg? |
| Summary |
This book is about Wesleyan Methodist educational efforts of the Victorian era. It discusses the influence of Dr James Harrison Rigg who dominated his church and who made friendships with senior politicians of the day |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Rigg, James H. (James Harrison), 1821-1909.
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| SUBJECT |
Rigg, James H. (James Harrison), 1821-1909. fast (OCoLC)fst00260244 |
| Subject |
Wesleyan Methodist Church -- Education -- England -- History -- 19th century
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| SUBJECT |
Wesleyan Methodist Church. fast (OCoLC)fst00549301 |
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Anti-Catholicism -- England -- History -- 19th century
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Anti-Catholicism.
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Education.
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Education.
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Social Sciences.
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Education, Special Topics.
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England.
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| Genre/Form |
History.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780191683725 |
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0191683728 |
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0198269641 |
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9780198269649 |
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