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.
| ISBN: | 9781138160644 |
| Publication date: | 2nd February 2017 |
| Author: | John Walton |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 96 pages |
| Series: | Lancaster Pamphlets |
| Genres: |
Social and cultural history History and Archaeology European history |