The Theory of Toleration under the Later Stuarts

Originally published in 1911, this book presents a discussion regarding the development of religious tolerance during the late Stuart period.

A. A. Seaton (Author)

9781316603680, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 15 April 2016

374 pages
18 x 12.6 x 2.4 cm, 0.38 kg

Originally published in 1911, this book was formed from an essay which was awarded the Prince Consort Prize for 1910. The text presents a discussion regarding the development of religious tolerance during the late Stuart period. A bibliography is included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in British history and the Stuarts.

Preface
1. The theories of persecution and toleration
2. Tolerant tendencies in English thought in the seventeenth century
3. From the Restoration to the Toleration Act
4. Locke on toleration
5. From the Toleration Act to the death of Anne
6. General review
Appendix 1. Argument of pages 9-33
Appendix 2. Table of events, 1660–1714
Appendix 3. Summary of the principal penal and test acts, 1660–1714
Appendix 4. The death of Stillingfleet's 'Irenicum'
Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]