Chartism
| By: | John Walton |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| Print ISBN: | 9780415096898 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781134862504 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 1999 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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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, trade unions and factory reform * the languages of Chartism - songs, gesture and propaganda.