Chartism
Harry Browne(Author)
Hodder Arnold H&S (Publisher)
Published on 5. April 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-340-72070-7 (ISBN)
Description
This text focuses upon the origins, development and decline of the Chartist movement and its impact on the political scene of 19th century Britain. Major themes and events including the Factory Movement, the anti-Pool Law campaign, the Chartist conventions and debates, mass demonstrations and the movement's petitions are examined. The role of the forces opposing Chartism are also considered, and a chapter presenting and in-depth analysis of conflicting historical interpretations assessing why the movement faded away in the 1850s.
More details
Series
Edition
Illustrated edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hodder Arnold
Target group
College/higher education
Adult education
Edition type
Illustrated edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
b&w illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
208 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-72070-7 (9780340720707)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Harry Browne - Former Head of Faculty of Arts and Languages - Anglia Polytechnic University
Content
The challenge of Chartism; the origins of Chartism; the 1839 petition; the Chartist movement in the 1840s; the Chartist experience; the establishment and the forces of order.