The latter half of the seventeenth century saw the Puritan families of England struggle to preserve the old values in an era of tremendous political and religious upheaval. Even non-conformist ministers were inclined to be pessimistic about the endurance of godliness' - Puritan attitudes and practices - among the upper classes. Based on a study of family papers and other primary resources, Trevor Cliffe's study reveals that in many cases, Puritan county families were playing a double game: outwardly in communion with the Church, they often employed non-conformist chaplains, and attended nonconformist meetings.
| ISBN | 9780415067270 |
| Autor(a) | Cliffe, Trevor |
| Editora | Routledge |
| Ano de edição | 1993 |
| Páginas | 308 |
| Acabamento | Capa Dura |