232 Pages
by
Routledge
232 Pages
by
Routledge
232 Pages
by
Routledge
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Although the Anti-Corn Law league played a most important part in the politics of the 1840's, there is no modern study of its activities and organization. Based on several years work on the original sources, as well as papers belonging to George Wilson, President of the League for most of its life, this book sheds light on the internal history and organization of the League.
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Introduction
1. The Foundation of the League
2. The First Year of the League, 1839
3. A lesson Learned, 1840-1
4. The General Election and After
5. Crisis for the League, 1841-2
6. The Great Fact
7. The League Machine
8. The Decisive Theatre
Epilogue
Biography
Norman McCord
