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Morpeth Electoral Correspondence, 1766-1776
Joseph Fewster
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Hardcover. The murkier side of eighteenth-century politics is vividly revealed in the letters edited here. Num Pages: 326 pages. BIC Classification: HBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 21 x 13 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
The murkier side of eighteenth-century politics is vividly revealed in the letters edited here. In the mid-eighteenth century, the borough of Morpeth, in Northumberland, was one of many where established vested interests, whether corporate or aristocratic, faced challenges from below. The documents collected here illustratethe struggle between the "sons of liberty" fighting to restore the freemen's "independence", and the earl of Carlisle, striving to maintain his control of the representation. Over two hundred letters reveal secret deals, rioting pitmen, electoral gerrymandering, and legal chicanery, providing fascinating insights to further our understanding of late eighteenth-century politics. A full introduction puts ... Read more
The murkier side of eighteenth-century politics is vividly revealed in the letters edited here. In the mid-eighteenth century, the borough of Morpeth, in Northumberland, was one of many where established vested interests, whether corporate or aristocratic, faced challenges from below. The documents collected here illustratethe struggle between the "sons of liberty" fighting to restore the freemen's "independence", and the earl of Carlisle, striving to maintain his control of the representation. Over two hundred letters reveal secret deals, rioting pitmen, electoral gerrymandering, and legal chicanery, providing fascinating insights to further our understanding of late eighteenth-century politics. A full introduction puts ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Surtees Society United Kingdom
Number of pages
326
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
665g
Number of Pages
326
Place of Publication
Durham, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780854440764
SKU
V9780854440764
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About Joseph Fewster
The late JOSEPH M. FEWSTER had an almost life-long interest in the keelmen of Tyneside, culminating in his definitive monograph The Keelmen of Tyneside; Labour Organisation in the North-East Coal Industry, 1600-1830 (2011), to which the present volume provides a valuable supplement.
Reviews for Morpeth Electoral Correspondence, 1766-1776
Rich in detail and anecdotes from the canvass, these letters bring the events of 1766-76 to life. [The] volume contains much that will be of interest to anyone seeking to learn more about 18th-century electioneering.
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