The Church of England in the Twentieth Century
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The Church of England in the Twentieth Century by Andrew Chandler
Unique account of the affairs of the Church of England during a period of colossal change and controversy.
An intricate and well-researched example of the sort of institutional history which would be indispensable for anyone involved in General Synod or in senior diocesan roles[...] This is ideal reading for anyone interested [in] the Church as an institution. * CHURCHMAN *
This big book [...] is quite the most important book to have appeared on the recent history of the Church of England in many years. [...] [The author] has done a definitive piece of work which will not need to be done again, and will be a goldmine to any student pursuing the comparative history of establishments; and has done so with a literary grace which will delight any reader. * KIRCHLICHE ZEITGESCHICHTE *
A fascinating study rooted in extensive archival research. * CHURCH HISTORY *
A beautifully written, elegantly constructed narrative sensitively describing the dedicated attempts of generations of bureaucrats to tackle a bewilderingly complex task in a liberal and humane manner. * ARCHIVES *
The best kind of narrative history. * . *
This well-written book offers a fresh approach to the often troubled history of the Church of England in the later half of the twentieth century. [...] In its lucid organization and patient engagement with detail, the book deserves comparison with the best institutional histories of the last fifty years. [...]This work adds enormously to understanding an important British institution undergoing an historic transition. * H-NET BOOK REVIEW *
A beautifully crafted academic tome. * SUNDAY TIMES *
This big book [...] is quite the most important book to have appeared on the recent history of the Church of England in many years. [...] [The author] has done a definitive piece of work which will not need to be done again, and will be a goldmine to any student pursuing the comparative history of establishments; and has done so with a literary grace which will delight any reader. * KIRCHLICHE ZEITGESCHICHTE *
A fascinating study rooted in extensive archival research. * CHURCH HISTORY *
A beautifully written, elegantly constructed narrative sensitively describing the dedicated attempts of generations of bureaucrats to tackle a bewilderingly complex task in a liberal and humane manner. * ARCHIVES *
The best kind of narrative history. * . *
This well-written book offers a fresh approach to the often troubled history of the Church of England in the later half of the twentieth century. [...] In its lucid organization and patient engagement with detail, the book deserves comparison with the best institutional histories of the last fifty years. [...]This work adds enormously to understanding an important British institution undergoing an historic transition. * H-NET BOOK REVIEW *
A beautifully crafted academic tome. * SUNDAY TIMES *
Andrew Chandler had published widely in the field of twentieth-century British and European history, with particular reference to the Church of England. His book, The Church of England in the Twentieth Century: The Church Commisioners and the Politics of Reform, was published in 2006. David Hein is a widely published scholar and an authority on Anglican and US history in the nineteenth and late twentieth centuries. His first, widely praised study of Archbishop Fisher was published in 2007
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| ISBN 13 | 9781843835011 |
| ISBN 10 | 1843835010 |
| Title | The Church of England in the Twentieth Century |
| Author | Andrew Chandler |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-09-17 |
| Number of pages | 578 |
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