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methodism and politics in british society 1750 1850 routledge library editions political science volume 31
p originally published in 1984 this book charts the political and social consequences of methodist expansion in the first century of its existence . while the relationship between methodism and politics is the central subject of the book a number of other important themes are also developed . the methodist revival is placed in the context of european pietism enlightenment thought forms 18th century popular culture and wesleys theological and political opinions . throughout the book methodism is treated on a national scale although the regional chronological and religious diversity of methodist belief and practice is also emphasized .