History Of The Chartist Movement, 1837-1854 (1894) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166621773)

""History of the Chartist Movement, 1837-1854"" is a non-fiction book written by Robert George Gammage and first published in 1894. The book provides a detailed account of the Chartist movement, which was a working-class political movement that emerged in the United Kingdom during the mid-19th century. The movement aimed to achieve political and social reform through the extension of the right to vote and other democratic rights to the working class.The book covers the period from the emergence of the Chartist movement in 1837 to its decline in 1854. It provides an overview of the key events, personalities, and ideas that shaped the movement, including the various Chartist petitions, the Newport Rising of 1839, and the Plug Plot Riots of 1842. The book also explores the internal divisions within the movement, the role of women in the Chartist movement, and the impact of the movement on British politics and society.Gammage's book draws on a range of primary sources, including contemporary newspapers, parliamentary reports, and Chartist publications, as well as secondary sources such as memoirs and biographies. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both academic and general readers interested in the history of British politics and social movements. Overall, ""History of the Chartist Movement, 1837-1854"" is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the origins and impact of one of the most significant working-class movements in British history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Robert George Gammage
ISBN-10: 1166621774
ISBN-13: 9781166621773
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 486
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.98d