Chartism / Edition 1

by John Walton

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415096898
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/18/1999
Series:	Lancaster Pamphlets
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Walton, John

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Chartism in Outline 2 Chartist Goals 3 Chartist Strategies 4 Repression and Concession: the state and Chartism 5 Chartism in Perspective