Explore the temperance movement and its workers across decades and countries, in a richly illustrated record of social and moral progress.
This volume offers a broad survey of temperance efforts, from influential leaders to organized movements in the United Kingdom, Ireland, America, Australia, and beyond. It features numerous authentic portraits and biographical sketches, situating personal stories within the larger history of reform and religious life.
The book collects material on ministers, reformers, and organizations, highlighting how temperance work intersected with social, political, and religious currents of the era. Readers will encounter chapters on ministerial pioneers, churches, legislative effort, military and naval temperance, and international developments, all grounded in historical context.
- Biographical sketches of notable temperance workers and clergy
- Richly illustrated portraits and organizational histories
- Coverage of temperance activity in Britain, Ireland, America, and Australia
- Context for key debates, campaigns, and reform movements of the period
Ideal for readers of social and religious history, and for those curious about how temperance activism shaped public life.