Violence and Religion: Attitudes towards militancy in the French civil wars and the English Revolution

by Judy Sproxton

Integrating her extensive knowledge of sixteenth and seventeenth century literature, Judy Sproxton examines the expression of a recurring theme in history, that of the tension between religious faith and political and militant action. Violence and Religion offers a detailed and fascinating study of the writings of some of the major figures of the time including Calvin, D'Aubign Cromwell, Winstanley and the poet Andrew Marvell. Looking at texts written...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415076811
• ISBN13: 9780415076814
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"