The Theory Of Religious Liberty In The Reigns Of Charles II And James II

By Hugh Francis Russell-Smith and H. F. Russell Smith

Book Overview

The Theory of Religious Liberty in the Reigns of Charles II and James II is a historical study written by H. F. Russell Smith. The book explores the development of the concept of religious freedom during the reigns of two English monarchs, Charles II and James II. Smith examines the political and religious context of the time, including the conflicts between Protestants and Catholics and the struggle for power between the monarchy and Parliament. He analyzes the writings and speeches of key figures such as John Locke, William Penn, and Bishop Burnet, who were instrumental in shaping the debate around religious liberty.The book also delves into the legal and constitutional framework of the period, including the Test Acts and the Declaration of Indulgence, which were issued by the monarchs in an attempt to grant greater religious freedom to dissenters.Overall, The Theory of Religious Liberty in the Reigns of Charles II and James II provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical, political, and intellectual factors that contributed to the development of the concept of religious liberty in England during the late 17th century.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: 1162746726
• ISBN13: 9781162746722
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"