Parliamentary Reform 1785-1928.

Lang surveys the changing role of Parliament over the last three centuries. Combining narrative, interpretation, discussion of controversial issues and a selection of sources, this book provides an ideal study aid for students.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lang, Sean
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken : Routledge, 1999.
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Table of Contents:
  • HALF-TITLE; TITLE; COPYRIGHT; CONTENTS; SERIES PREFACE; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; INTRODUCTION; 1 THE UNREFORMED PARLIAMENT; 2 THE GREAT REFORM ACT; 3 CHARTISM: THE DEMAND FOR UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE; 4 DISRAELI AND THE SECOND REFORM ACT; 5 THE PROFESSIONALISATION OF POLITICS, 1867-1900; 6 THE LABOUR MOVEMENT AND THE GROWTH OF DEMOCRACY; 7 THE DECLINE OF THE MONARCHY AND THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS; 8 VOTES FOR WOMEN; NOTES AND SOURCES; SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX.