2 William Blundell and the wider world
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Geoff Baker
Abstract
This chapter examines William Blundell's claims that he was a loyal subject in light of his activities related to the removal of the penal laws and the admission of Catholics into every area of English social life. It suggests that Blundell's claim of being a loyal subject represented loyalty to the monarchy and not the regime, which Blundell undermined. This chapter also argues that Blundell made a significant contribution to safeguarding the prospects of English Catholicism and his activities were a direct threat to the Protestant state.
Abstract
This chapter examines William Blundell's claims that he was a loyal subject in light of his activities related to the removal of the penal laws and the admission of Catholics into every area of English social life. It suggests that Blundell's claim of being a loyal subject represented loyalty to the monarchy and not the regime, which Blundell undermined. This chapter also argues that Blundell made a significant contribution to safeguarding the prospects of English Catholicism and his activities were a direct threat to the Protestant state.
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Front matter i
- Dedication v
- Contents vii
- Acknowledgements ix
- List of abbreviations xi
- Note on dates and style xiii
- Introduction 1
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Part I: Family, Friends and Connections
- 1 William Blundell’s family and friends 34
- 2 William Blundell and the wider world 76
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Part II: Reading and reflections
- 3 Reading and the construction of commonplaces 102
- 4 Reading the confessional divide 136
- 5 A Catholic approach to the world 171
- Conclusion 208
- Appendix 213
- Select bibliography 214
- Index 229
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Front matter i
- Dedication v
- Contents vii
- Acknowledgements ix
- List of abbreviations xi
- Note on dates and style xiii
- Introduction 1
-
Part I: Family, Friends and Connections
- 1 William Blundell’s family and friends 34
- 2 William Blundell and the wider world 76
-
Part II: Reading and reflections
- 3 Reading and the construction of commonplaces 102
- 4 Reading the confessional divide 136
- 5 A Catholic approach to the world 171
- Conclusion 208
- Appendix 213
- Select bibliography 214
- Index 229
