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Clergymen of the Church of England

By Anthony Trollope

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Once considered princes, powerful church leaders grapple with their fading influence as society adopts a more level playing field.

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2017-10-02
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Summary

"Clergymen of the Church of England" by Anthony Trollope is a series of essays about the different jobs of church leaders in England during the 1800s. The book looks at how roles like archbishops, bishops, and local church leaders changed over time. Trollope explains how these clergymen used to have a lot of power, almost like royalty, but now they are seen as more normal people like everyone else. The author uses stories and history to show how the job of a clergyman changed along with England. The book kicks off with a discussion on archbishops to help the reader understand how much the role has changed.

About the Author

Anthony Trollope was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best-known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire. He also wrote novels on political, social, and gender issues, and other topical matters.

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