May's book provides a vivid portrait of the ecclesial landscape in 18th century England, both in terms of the religious practices and the political climate of the time. Through biographical sketches of some of the key figures of the era, readers are given an insight into the perspectives and concerns of religious leaders in a time of great upheaval and cultural transformation. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the historical and cultural roots of contemporary church life and thought. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.