This book offers a detailed examination of the history and practice of tithes in the English established church. The author argues that the clergy should be entitled to tithes, and presents a compelling case in support of this view. This book is required reading for anyone with an interest in the history of the English church or the debate over tithes. 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.