ABSTRACT

First Published in 1968. This second edition of the History of the Anti-Corn-Law League features a new introduction by W. H. Chaloner while the main text pursues the goal of cataloguing and archiving the timeline of events within the executive council. The beginning of 1848 saw workmen busily engaged in erecting the Free Trade Hall by which time it was supposed the Corn Law would be repealed. This remained standing, often used, until 1853, when its defeat showcased that the principles of free trade were fully recognized and the historical timeline for this edition begins.

chapter |16 pages

Opening of the Free Trade Hall.

chapter |20 pages

The Great Gathering.

chapter |14 pages

Fear of Assassination.

chapter |18 pages

Drury Lane Meetings.

chapter |19 pages

The Agricultural Districts.

chapter |20 pages

The Division on Mr. Villiers' Motion.

chapter |17 pages

Mr. Bright's Return to Parliament.

chapter |20 pages

Mr. Pattisons Election for London.

chapter |23 pages

The Campaign of 1844.

chapter |17 pages

The Question before Parliament.

chapter |14 pages

Mr. Villiers' Motion, 1844.

chapter |18 pages

Adjourned Debate.

chapter |19 pages

Incendiarism.

chapter |22 pages

Dudley Election.

chapter |13 pages

The Registration and Freehold Movement.

chapter |22 pages

Preparing for Parliament, 1845.

chapter |22 pages

The Budget.

chapter |27 pages

The Bazaar.

chapter |17 pages

Lord John Russell's Resolutions.

chapter |20 pages

Mr. Villiers' Motion.

chapter |20 pages

Harvest Prospects.

chapter |19 pages

Free Trade Hall Meeting.

chapter |16 pages

The New Measures.

chapter |11 pages

Termination of the Contest.