略论近代早期英国商人的慈善活动

近代早期 ,商人是英国社会救济和慈善活动的重要参与者 ,与中世纪相比 ,近代早期商人慈善活动更加社会化 ,方式更加多样化 ,范围更加广阔。商人的慈善活动不仅反映了近代早期英国传统慈善开始向近代的转变 ,更反映了商人群体的发展状况。

Charity of Merchant in Early Modern England

Since middle age merchant have been active participant in poor relief and private charity, especially in early modern England. Contrary to the charity of middle age, their charity appears more socialized, diversified and extensive. All of these not only illuminated the transformation from traditional philanthropy to modern social welfare, but also mirrored the circumferences of the growing business group.