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This lively history of the rise of Methodism charts the development of the movement from its unpromising origins in England in the 1730s to its major international importance by th e 1880s. The book explores Methodism's phenomenal growth in the British Isles, America, and around the globe, and the complex reasons for its wide-ranging appeal.?"This is an extraordinary book. It is jammed full of scintillating interpretations; it is beautifully written; and it conveys tremendous insight in a short compass. It will be recognized immediately as the classic work on the rise of Methodism."-- Mark Noll, Wheaton College?"Clear, concise, original and formidably learned."--Eugen Weber, "The Key Reporter?""Brilliantly provocative. . . . A] masterful account."--Grant Wacker, "Christian Century" ? Show more