Chartism (Cambridge Perspectives in History) [Paperback]

Richard Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 28, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0521586178 | ISBN-13: 978-0521586177

This book considers the ways in which working people in the nineteenth century sought justice through the Chartist movement. Richard Brown poses fundamental questions about the movement and considers them through the interpretations of both contemporary and later historians. Central themes and episodes covered include a study of the emergence of Chartism, the Chartists and their leaders and an account of the three phases of Chartism from 1836 to 1848.

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Book Description

This book considers the ways in which working people in the nineteenth century sought justice through the Chartist movement.

About the Author

Richard Brown was, until he retired, Head of History and Citizenship at Manshead School in Dunstable, and has published over twelve books and 40 articles and papers on nineteenth century history. He is the author of a successful blog, The History Zone, which has a wide audience among pupils, students and researchers. Having completed his Rebellions Trilogy; Three Rebellions: Canada 1837-1838, South Wales 1839 and Victoria, Australia 1854, Famine, Fenians and Freedom, 1840-1882, and Resistance and Rebellion in the British Empire, 1600-1980, he is now working on a global history of Chartism.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 16 and up
  
• Paperback: 148 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (June 28, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521586178
• ISBN-13: 978-0521586177
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,548,319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)