88 Pages
by
Routledge
88 Pages
by
Routledge
88 Pages
by
Routledge
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The early nineteenth century was marked by public disorder, governmental repression and correction. It was a period of revolution, reaction and reform. This pamphlet focuses on three key issues: * the factors which combined to produce the turmoil and uprisings of 1812-21 and the severity with which they were put down * the validity of the distinction between 'repressive' and 'liberal' phases of... Read more
Introduction; Chapter 2 Lord Liverpool, his administration and the problems of Regency England; Chapter 3 Disorder and reaction, 1811–17; Chapter 4 Disorder and reaction, 1818–21; Chapter 5 The government’s record on reform; Chapter 6 Liverpool’s record as premier; Chapter 7 Conclusion: the legacy of Liverpool’s premiership;
Biography
John Plowright
'Readable and humorous.' - Muriel Barclay, History Teaching Review
'He is greatly to be congratulated on such an effective book.' - History Review March 1997.
'...a concise and sympathetic reassessment...an excellent model for students.' - Emma Vincent Macleod, University of Stirling
'John Plowright's contribution to Routledge's series of Lancaster pamphlets for sixth-form and junior undergraduate students provides a concise and sympathetic reassessment of Lord Liverpool and his government...it is written so clearly that it is an excellent model for students.' - History Journal No272
