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Chartism (Lancaster Pamphlets)

By John Walton

Book information

Year
1999
ISBN
0415096898, 9780415096898, 9780203169827
LCC
HD8396 .W35 1999
Open Library ID
OL380842M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
345 kB (353017 bytes)
Edition
Re-issue
Pages
96\97
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Chartism is an essential introduction to the movement, and examines the controversial debates surrounding the topic. As well as providing a concise period background, the author includes discussion of:* the Chartists' economic, legislative and political goals* patterns of regional and local support* reasons for the Chartist decline* the success of Chartism in the light of its goals and its influence over the Poor Law, Corn Laws, trade unions and factory reform* the languages of Chartism - songs, gesture and propaganda.

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