Philanthropy in England A Study Of The Changing Patterns Of English Social Aspirations

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Synopsis

In these works Professor Jordan studies the origins of modern social and cultural institutions in England. He is concerned with the momentous shift which occurred in men's aspirations for their society in the course of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, as reflected in the charities which were established by gifts and bequests. In a fascinating account of the measures taken by the Tudors and Stuarts to deal with the problem of poverty, Jordan concludes that it was principally dealt relieved by an immense outpouring of charitable wealth.

Book details

Series:
Routledge Library Editions
Author:
W. K. Jordan
ISBN:
9781317850878
Related ISBNs:
9781317850861, 9781317850885, 9781315829777, 9780415401937
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
Pages:
878
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2024-05-18
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2006
Copyright by:
W.K. Jordan 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Social Studies, Sociology