Lord Shaftesbury and Social-Industrial Progress by J Wesley Bready

Lord Shaftesbury and Social-Industrial Progress by J Wesley Bready

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 transformed the social and ethical ideas of England to enshrine in law many of the working conditions that we take for granted today such as defined hours of work and rest periods.

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.

J. Wesley Bready died in 1953.

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ISBN 13	9781032969572
ISBN 10	1032969571
Title	Lord Shaftesbury and Social-Industrial Progress
Author	J Wesley Bready
Series	Routledge Revivals
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Routledge
Year published	2026-04-20
Number of pages	454
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