The Clerical Profession in the Long Eighteenth Century, 1680-1840
| Author | : W. M. Jacob |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 366 |
| Release | : 2007-09-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780199213009 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0199213003 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Clerical Profession in the Long Eighteenth Century, 1680-1840 by : W. M. Jacob
Download or read book The Clerical Profession in the Long Eighteenth Century, 1680-1840 written by W. M. Jacob and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2007-09-06 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of the clergy of the Church of England as a professional group during the later Stuart and Georgian periods. Jacobs describes their social backgrounds, selection and education, lifestyles, and supervision, and challenges long-held views that most were inappropriately educated, poverty-stricken, and neglectful of their duties.
