Lord Shaftesbury and Social-Industrial Progress
$92.33
- Paperback
454 pages
- Release Date
20 April 2026
Summary
Originally published in 1926, this volume is much more than a biography of an outstanding politician, social reformer and philosopher. It provides an analysis of the history of social conditions in England during the nineteenth century, as well as a discussion of the development of social affairs and the inertia of political psychology. The role that faith and religion played in motivating Lord Shaftesbury’s desire for social reform is also discussed as is the ways in which he and John Wesley…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781032969572 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1032969571 |
| Author: | J. Wesley Bready |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 454 |
| Release Date: | 20 April 2026 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 138mm |
| Series: | Routledge Revivals |
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Original Reviews of Lord Shaftesbury and Social-Industrial Progress:
‘Its thoroughness, sincerity and candour make it a valuable piece of work.’ New Statesman
‘We commend Dr. Bready’s learned and painstaking work as a worth contribution to social history.’ Morning Post
‘An excellent as well as a very timely book…of great practical value and should be read by every politician…’ Spectator
‘In Dr. Bready’s book grandfather’s won generation comes to life and explains itself.’ G.D.H. Cole, Daily Herald.
About The Author
J. Wesley Bready
J. Wesley Bready died in 1953.
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