Chartism

by John H. Walton and John K. Walton

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,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415096898
• ISBN13: 9780415096898
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.4" x 8.4"