Religion and Society in Twentieth-Century Britain

by Callum G. Brown

Book Overview

During the twentieth century, Britain turned from one of the most deeply religious nations of the world into one of the most secularised nations. This book provides a comprehensive account of religion in British society and culture between 1900 and 2000. It traces how Christian Puritanism and respectability framed the people amidst world wars, economic depressions, and social protest, and how until the 1950s religious revivals fostered mass enthusiasm...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 058247289X
• ISBN13: 9780582472891
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"