The Presbyterians of Ulster, 1680-1730
Robert Whan
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A comprehensive survey and analysis of the Presbyterian community in its important formative period. The Presbyterian community in Ulster was created by waves of immigration, massively reinforced in the 1690s as Scots fled successive poor harvests and famine, and by 1700 Presbyterians formed the largest Protestant community in the north of Ireland. This book is a comprehensive survey and analysis of the Presbyterian community in this important formative period. It shows how the Presbyterians formed a highly organised, self-confident community which exercised a rigorous discipline over its members and had a well-developed intellectual life. It considers the various social ... Read more
A comprehensive survey and analysis of the Presbyterian community in its important formative period. The Presbyterian community in Ulster was created by waves of immigration, massively reinforced in the 1690s as Scots fled successive poor harvests and famine, and by 1700 Presbyterians formed the largest Protestant community in the north of Ireland. This book is a comprehensive survey and analysis of the Presbyterian community in this important formative period. It shows how the Presbyterians formed a highly organised, self-confident community which exercised a rigorous discipline over its members and had a well-developed intellectual life. It considers the various social ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843838722
SKU
V9781843838722
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99-50
Reviews for The Presbyterians of Ulster, 1680-1730
An impressively detailed social history.[W]ritten with great clarity.it is a fine achievement.
REVUE D'HISTOIRE ECCLÉSIASTIQUE
A significant work [and] a rewarding read.
STUDIA HIBERNICA
Whan corrects an imbalance in Irish historiography by recovering Presbyterian polity as a valid Protestant community, thereby broadening traditional scholarly preoccupation with Anglican issues.
CHOICE
Whan has succeeded in . ... Read more
REVUE D'HISTOIRE ECCLÉSIASTIQUE
A significant work [and] a rewarding read.
STUDIA HIBERNICA
Whan corrects an imbalance in Irish historiography by recovering Presbyterian polity as a valid Protestant community, thereby broadening traditional scholarly preoccupation with Anglican issues.
CHOICE
Whan has succeeded in . ... Read more