A Letter To The Right Hon. Viscount Palmerston ... On Church Rates

By Bourchier Wrey Savile

In "A Letter To The Right Hon. Viscount Palmerston ... On Church Rates," Bourchier Wrey Savile addresses a critical issue in 19th-century Britain: the contentious system of church rates. This letter delves into the intricacies of the laws and policies surrounding these rates, which were compulsory taxes levied to support the Church of England. Savile's work offers valuable insights into the social and political debates of the time, reflecting the tensions between religious obligation, individual liberty, and governmental authority.

Savile's discourse not only provides a snapshot of the historical context but also raises enduring questions about the relationship between church and state, the fairness of taxation, and the rights of conscience. This carefully constructed argument is essential reading for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the evolution of British religious and political thought.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1246481499
• ISBN13: 9781246481495
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.4" x 9.7"