by Christopher Hibbert (Author)
This is an account of the Gordon Riots, one of the most violent outbreaks of popular protest in British history. In 1780, Lord George Gordon MP led 50,000 people to present a petition calling for the repeal of the 1778 Roman Catholic Relief Act. The demonstration turned into a riot.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Edition: New
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 20 May 2004
ISBN 10: 0750937262
ISBN 13: 9780750937269