Disestablishment

By John Carvell Williams and Henry Richard

Book Overview

Disestablishment is a book written by Henry Richard, a Welsh Nonconformist minister, politician, and social reformer. The book is a historical and political analysis of the movement to disestablish the Church of England in the 19th century.Richard argues that the Church of England's establishment status gave it an unfair advantage over other religious groups and hindered religious freedom. He traces the history of the establishment of the Church of England and its relationship with the state, as well as the efforts of dissenters and reformers to challenge its privileged position.The book also explores the political and social implications of disestablishment, including the role of the monarchy, the relationship between church and state, and the impact on religious minorities. Richard makes a case for disestablishment as a necessary step towards a more democratic and tolerant society.Overall, Disestablishment is a comprehensive and persuasive argument for the separation of church and state in England. It provides a valuable historical perspective on a contentious issue that continues to be debated today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163591866
• ISBN13: 9781163591864
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"