By-Elections in British Politics, 1832-1914
Otte, T. G.; Readman, Paul
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Description for By-Elections in British Politics, 1832-1914
Explores the many issues surrounding by-elections in the period which saw the extension of the franchise, the introduction of the ballot, and the demise of most dual member constituencies. Editor(s): Otte, T. G.; Readman, Paul. Num Pages: 320 pages, 5, 5 black & white line drawings, 5 line drawing. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 159 x 25. Weight in Grams: 682.
Explores the many issues surrounding by-elections in the period which saw the extension of the franchise, the introduction of the ballot, and the demise of most dual member constituencies. Between the 1832 Great Reform Act and the outbreak of World War One in 1914, over 2,600 by-elections took place in Britain. They were triggered by the death, retirement or resignation of sitting MPs or by the appointment of cabinet ministers and were a regular feature of Victorian and Edwardian politics. They furnished political parties and their leaders with a crucial tool for gauging and mobilising public opinion. Yet despite ... Read more
Explores the many issues surrounding by-elections in the period which saw the extension of the franchise, the introduction of the ballot, and the demise of most dual member constituencies. Between the 1832 Great Reform Act and the outbreak of World War One in 1914, over 2,600 by-elections took place in Britain. They were triggered by the death, retirement or resignation of sitting MPs or by the appointment of cabinet ministers and were a regular feature of Victorian and Edwardian politics. They furnished political parties and their leaders with a crucial tool for gauging and mobilising public opinion. Yet despite ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843837800
SKU
V9781843837800
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99-50
About Otte, T. G.; Readman, Paul
Paul Readman is Professor of Modern British History at King's College London. Kathryn Rix is the Assistant Editor of the House of Commons, 1832-1945 project at the History of Parliament. LUKE BLAXILL gained his PhD in History and the Digital Humanities from Kings College, London, in 2012; he is currently College Lecturer in Modern British History at Hertford College, Oxford. ... Read more
Reviews for By-Elections in British Politics, 1832-1914
Fills a significant gap in the study of British politics... Anyone reading this volume will be left with much to think about, arguments to agree and disagree with, and their understanding of Victorian and Edwardian politics enriched.
JOURNAL OF LIBERAL HISTORY
An important and impressive collection that will convince students and specialists of modern British history that they ... Read more
JOURNAL OF LIBERAL HISTORY
An important and impressive collection that will convince students and specialists of modern British history that they ... Read more