Product Description

This text focuses upon the origins, development and decline of the Chartist movement and its impact on the political scene of 19th century Britain. Major themes and events including the Factory Movement, the anti-Pool Law campaign, the Chartist conventions and debates, mass demonstrations and the movement's petitions are examined. The role of the forces opposing Chartism are also considered, and a chapter presenting and in-depth analysis of conflicting historical interpretations assessing why the movement faded away in the 1850s.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #381278 in Books
• Published on: 1999-04-05
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

About the Author
Harry Browne - Former Head of Faculty of Arts and Languages - Anglia Polytechnic University

Customer Reviews

Excellent debate on Chartism
This book is from the Access to History:in depth series and it certainly goes go 'in depth'. It gives the reader an introduction to the Chartist Movement - what influenced it and then deals with the rest in chronological order. If you are required to write an essay in Chartism this book is the one!!