ABSTRACT
This text has established itself as the best short account of the Chartist movement available. It considers its origins and development, placing the movement within its broad social and economic context. Dr Royle also provides clear analysis of its strategy and leadership and assesses the conflicting interpretations for the failure of Chartism.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |16 pages
The Background
chapter |5 pages
The New Society
chapter |11 pages
Political Origins
part |73 pages
Analysis
chapter |11 pages
1836–1840: The Years of Promise Unfulfilled
chapter |14 pages
1840–1847: New Moves and New Hopes
chapter |11 pages
1848–1858: Reconciliation to Defeat
chapter |6 pages
Strategy
chapter |6 pages
Leadership
chapter |8 pages
Localities
chapter |6 pages
National Communications
chapter |6 pages
Rank and File
chapter |5 pages
Chartist Culture
part |6 pages
Assessment
part |35 pages
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