96 Pages
by
Routledge
96 Pages
by
Routledge
96 Pages
by
Routledge
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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.
Introduction 1 Chartism in Outline 2 Chartist Goals 3 Chartist Strategies 4 Repression and Concession: the state and Chartism 5 Chartism in Perspective
Biography
Walton, John