Dean Stanley: The Making of a Victorian Bishop reveals how a family legacy and relentless study shaped a leading churchman.
This biography traces the roots, schooling, and public ministry that forged Edward Stanley into a central figure of 19th‑century Anglican life.
From Alderley Rectory to the halls of Oxford and Westminster Abbey, the book charts the blend of duty, intellectual curiosity, and public service that defined his career. It highlights his role as a teacher, preacher, and administrator, and how his personal life informed his public actions.
Ideal for readers interested in Victorian religion, church leadership, and biographical studies of influential clergy.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an in-depth biography of Arthur Penrhyn Stanley, Dean of Westminster. It follows his life from his birth in 1815, through his education at Rugby and Oxford, to his appointment as Dean in 1864. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including Stanley's letters and diaries, to provide a detailed and insightful portrait of a complex and fascinating man. The book explores Stanley's intellectual and spiritual development, his role in the Oxford Movement, and his work as a historian and theologian. The author also examines Stanley's personal life, including his marriage to Lady Augusta Bruce and his friendships with many of the leading figures of his day. This biography offers a rich and nuanced portrait of a man who was both a product of his time and a force for change in the Church of England. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334096990_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334096990
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 586 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 28045659/1
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