Monarchy, Religion and the State: Civil Religion in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and the Commonwealth

Monarchy, Religion and the State: Civil Religion in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and the Commonwealth

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Publisher's Synopsis

This most thorough and contemporary examination of the religious features of the UK state and its monarchy argues that the long reign of Elizabeth has led to a widespread lack of awareness of the centuries old religious features of the state that are revealed at the accession and coronation of a new monarch. It is suggested that the next succession to the throne will require major national debates in each realm of the monarch to judge whether the traditional rituals which require professions of Christianity and Protestantism by the new monarch are appropriate, or whether they might be replaced by alternative secular or interfaith ceremonies. It will be required reading for those who study the government and politics of the UK, Canada, Australia and the other 13 realms of the monarch. It will also appeal to as well as students and lecturers in history, sociology and religious studies and citizens interested in the monarchy and contemporary religious issues.

About the Publisher

Manchester University Press

Founded in 1904, MUP is the third largest University Press in England and publishes monographs and textbooks by authors from all over the world. Currently publishing 145 new books a year and managing a portfolio of 14 journals as well as an extensive backlist of over 1000 titles, the Press sells more than 150,000 books each year to a global audience. The Press exports some 50 percent of output to more than 60 countries using representatives in Britain, Ireland and Europe and agents elsewhere including North America, Canada and Australia.

Book information

ISBN: 9780719089879
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 322.1
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 440g
Height: 240mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 20mm