Chartism (Lancaster Pamphlets)

by JohnWalton (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $3.66

  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.

• New

  Paperback
  1999

  $40.16

  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.