| Author: | John Walton | ISBN: | 9781134862504 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | January 4, 2002 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | John Walton |
| ISBN: | 9781134862504 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | January 4, 2002 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
