Crown, mitre and people in the nineteenth century: the church of england, establishment and the state
Auteur :
Evans, G. R.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781316515976
Date de publication :
23 sept. 2021
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,8 x 2,2 cm
Poids :
690 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The Church of England has its own courts and its own laws, subject to the law of England. In the nineteenth century, as Professor Evans shows, its jurisdiction was rethought in a flurry of Parliamentary interest, press coverage and high-profile cases involving colourful clergy and laity and much social pressure.