The Theory of Toleration under the Later Stuarts [Paperback]

Originally published in 1911, this book presents a discussion regarding the development of religious tolerance during the late Stuart period.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.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.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, 16601714; Appendix 3. Summary of the principal penal and test acts, 16601714; Appendix 4. The death of Stillingfleet's 'Irenicum'; Bibliography; Index.