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The Anti-Tithe Agitation in Wales - Softcover

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9781334585470: The Anti-Tithe Agitation in Wales

Synopsis

This book focuses on the anti-tithe agitation of 19th-century Wales, which saw farmers refuse to pay their tithes and Protestant clergy reduced to poverty, highlighting the plight of religious minorities and the complexities of religious freedom. The author delves into the causes of the movement, the harsh realities faced by the clergy, and the interplay of religious sentiment, economic factors, and political opportunism. Through detailed accounts and eyewitness testimonies, the book sheds light on the social and religious tensions that characterized this tumultuous period. The analysis extends beyond the specifics of the Welsh case, exploring the broader implications for understanding the nature of religious persecution and the limits of individual liberty in the context of social and political change.

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