Description: This book offers a captivating glimpse into the life of a prominent figure in the Church of England during the 19th century. It chronicles the life of Charles Richard Sumner, beginning with his childhood and education at Eton and Cambridge, through his career as a clergyman and his eventual ascension to the prestigious position of Bishop of Winchester. The author, clearly someone who knew Sumner well, provides intimate details of Sumner's personal life, including his youthful love affairs, his close friendships with other notable figures of the time, and his thoughts on the social and political issues of the day. Readers will be privy to his experiences as a tutor to young noblemen, his travels across Europe in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars, and the challenges he faced as a clergyman in a rapidly changing world. The book delves into Sumner's personal beliefs and his efforts to navigate the complex social and political landscape of the time. The reader gains insight into Sumner's commitment to social justice, his views on the emerging reform movement, and his role in shaping the Church of England's response to the changing world around it. This fascinating work provides a unique perspective on the life and times of an influential figure in the history of the Church of England, illuminating both his personal struggles and his significant contributions to the religious landscape of the era. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
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Book Title: Life of Charles Richard Sumner, D. d : Bishop of Winchester, and Prelate of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, During a Forty Years' Episcopate (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 500 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 1 in
Topic: General
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Item Weight: 23.4 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: George Henry Sumner
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
