Frederic May Holland

Liberty in the Nineteenth Century

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 140
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 204g
• ISBN-13: 9781023300957
• ISBN-10: 1023300958
• Artikelnr.: 74014813

Autorenporträt

Frederic May Holland (1836-1908) was a prominent American Unitarian minister and author, particularly recognized for his significant contributions to liberal religious thought and the reform movements of the 19th century. His keen insight into religious history and civil liberties was predominantly expressed through his writings, which interlaced ethical considerations with progressive theological ideas. A noted publication, 'Liberty in the Nineteenth Century' (1899), reflects Holland's deep engagement with the concept of freedom amidst the social, political, and religious tumults of his era. In this pertinent work, he investigates the evolution and struggles for liberty through an array of perspectives, ensuring his prose was as scholarly as it was accessible to the lay reader. Holland's literary style was characterized by its persuasive clarity, enabling him to adeptly advocate for the broader embracement of reformist values. As a historical commentator, his philosophical and historical analyses have been commended for their erudition and ability to capture the zeitgeist of his time, offering posterity an in-depth understanding of the pervasive issues concerning liberty and progressive thought during a period marked by rapid societal transformations.