A historical examination of 19th‑century debates over convents and religious institutions This collection centers on the 1865 House of Commons speech by C. N. Newdegate and the surrounding correspondence. It offers firsthand perspective on how politics, religion, and public opinion intersected in Victorian Britain, with attention to individual stories and broader social concerns.
Two key threads run through the text: how officials and activists described convent life, and how advocates for reform argued for accountability and fair treatment of women in religious communities. The material includes direct letters, responses, and narrative notes that illuminate the era’s legal and moral questions without modern editorial slant.
- Learn how parliamentary debate shaped views on monarchy, religion, and civil rights in mid‑Victorian Britain
- See how personal testimonies and public statements influenced public perception of convents
- Explore the interplay between church authority, law, and individual liberty in a historic context
- Understand the challenges of verifying facts and balancing privacy with accountability
Ideal for readers of historical politics, religious history, and 19th‑century British law who want a window into a contentious public debate and its personal stakes.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This volume from the mid-1800s explores the landscape of monastic and conventual communities that existed in Great Britain. The author, a Member of Parliament, presents the historical context surrounding monastic establishments, delving into their presence since the Reformation and tracing the suppression of these institutions on the Continent. The text analyzes specific cases involving individuals and their experiences within these communities, highlighting controversies and concerns raised by their presence in British society. By examining their increase and the legal protections afforded to them, this book sheds light on the complexities, controversies, and societal issues surrounding monastic and conventual establishments in 19th century Great Britain. 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 9781334107955_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334107955
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334107955
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