Ulster Liberalism, 1778–1876: The Middle Path (review)

[...]there are the internecine conflicts within Ulster Presbyterianism, originating in the eighteenth century between New Light (rational, heterodox, and liberal) and Old Light (evangelical, orthodox, and conservative) adherents and culminating in the famous confrontation between Reverend Henry Mont...

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Published in:Victorian Studies 2012, Vol.54 (4), p.723-725
Main Author: Curtin, Nancy J
Format: Review
Language:English
Subjects:
Alliances
Evangelicalism
Liberalism
Local government
Novels
Politics
Stewart, Brian
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Summary:[...]there are the internecine conflicts within Ulster Presbyterianism, originating in the eighteenth century between New Light (rational, heterodox, and liberal) and Old Light (evangelical, orthodox, and conservative) adherents and culminating in the famous confrontation between Reverend Henry Montgomery and Reverend Henry Cooke, their respective champions. The third theme, by far the most novel and interesting contribution of this book on the rise and fall of Ulster liberalism, addresses the contests between liberals and conservative oligarchic interests for control of town government.
ISSN:0042-5222
1527-2052
DOI:10.2979/victorianstudies.54.4.723