British Politics in An Age of Reform
Author | : Michael Turner |
Publisher | : Manchester University Press |
Total Pages | : 250 |
Release | : 1999-08-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 071905186X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780719051869 |
Rating | : 4/5 (869 Downloads) |
Download or read book British Politics in An Age of Reform written by Michael Turner and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 1999-08-20 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: British Politics in an Age of Reform is a detailed examination of the political history of late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth century Britain. It evaluates recent research, links the politics of the elite with the politics of the people, and seeks to explain significant developments. Among the issues addressed are: the relative powers of crown, cabinet and parliament between 1760 and 1832; the impact on domestic politics of revolution and war abroad; the growth of radicalism and popular political activity; agitation for reform and the responses of government; the rise of party; the connections between extra-parliamentary pressure and instability at the center of power.