Bibliograph

Perilous question, reform or revolution? Britain on the brink, 1832, Antonia Fraser

Type

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Perilous question, reform or revolution? Britain on the brink, 1832, Antonia Fraser

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-295) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Perilous question

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

837578399

Responsibility statement

Antonia Fraser

Sub title

reform or revolution? Britain on the brink, 1832

Summary

Presents a re-creation of the tempestuous two-year period in Britain's history leading up to the passing of the Great Reform Bill in 1832

Table Of Contents

A new king, a new people -- The clamour -- I will pronounce the word -- Believing in the whigs -- The gentlemen of England -- Russell's purge -- King as angel -- Away went Gilpin -- Confound their politics -- What have the lords done? -- A scene of desolation -- The fearful alternative -- Bouncing Bill -- Seventh of May -- Prithee return to me -- Bright day of liberty -- This great national exploit

Target audience

adult

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