Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #150810 in Books
• Published on: 1999-03-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

From the Back Cover

Parliamentary Reform 1785–1928 surveys the dynamically changing role of the British Parliament from the pre-reformed Parliament through:

• the 1832 Great Reform Act
• Chartism
• the campaign for working class suffrage
• Catholic emancipation
• the long struggle for the granting of female suffrage.

Beginning with a wide survey of the origins and nature of Parliament, the author offers a detailed context for the campaigns for its reformation of in the nineteenth century and the attitude of Victorians towards it. This comprehensive approach promotes understanding of the wider issues of parliamentary reform and provides an essential aid and context to students studying this topic.

Customer Reviews

Fascinating history
It does what it says on the tin and more. It is a fascinating run through of voting rights from the late 18th century to equal voting rights for women and a bit beyond. Despite me believing I had a good knowledge of this period and of the sufferage movement, both male and female, I was soon proved to be wrong. Everyone should know what's in this book. And, after reading it, you can tell them and justify your opinion. A revelation. Be prepared to have your prejudices undermined.