Description
The 1832 Reform Act was a watershed in the history of modern Britain, profoundly affecting the composition of parliament and the course of all subsequent legislation.
This new edition of The Great Reform Act of 1832 extends and updates Eric J. Evans's classic account of the crucial political and economic issues and:
* highlights the travails of Toryism at the end of the 1820s
* clarifies complex questions of policy
* shows the connections between the Reform Act of 1832 and subsequent radical activity and reform legislation
* presents revised electoral statistics.
An accessible and stimulating guide to the student of modern political history, students of history and political history will find this invaluable to their studies.
Reviews
'Evans writes congently and incisively and his lively text provides the most up-to-date, introductory analysis now available for students of the watershed in modern British history.' - John A. Hargreaves, The Historical Association
Of the 1st edition: ` Excellent.' - D. Dubbins, Colchester Institute of Higher Education
Book Information
ISBN 9780415117937
Author Eric J. Evans
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 136g