Religion and the Rise of Capitalism · Character
William Cecil
Chief minister to Queen Elizabeth I.
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Also known as Cecil
First appearance: religion and the rise of capitalism
William Cecil shows up with force in II: Religious and Social Policy. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Cecil is quoted regarding 'the license grown by liberty of the Gospel,' reflecting the state's concern for maintaining social order through traditional moral standards.
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In II: Religious and Social Policy: Cecil is quoted regarding 'the license grown by liberty of the Gospel,' reflecting the state's concern for maintaining social order through traditional moral standards.
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