The Rise of Democracy in Britain, 1830 - 1918
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The Rise of Democracy in Britain, 1830 - 1918 by Ian Machin
This text is an analysis and review of the trends and events which marked the slow and uncertain progress of Britain towards representative parliamentary democracy from 1830 to 1918. Set in the general context of world democratic development, the book deals with debates, popular participation and achievements in regard to franchise extension, the secret ballot, female suffrage, elimination of electoral corruption, proportional representation and restriction of the veto powers of the House of Lords. The book concludes by raising questions about the adoption, in the future, of a more directly democratic system of government.
'An excellent text..Machin is particularly useful on the issue of women's suffrage with his succinctly readable and accessible style - an excellent book.' - Richard Brown, A-Level Lecturer, Manshead School
IAN MACHIN is Professor of British History at the University of Dundee.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780333672280 |
| ISBN 10 | 0333672283 |
| Title | The Rise of Democracy in Britain, 1830 - 1918 |
| Author | Ian Machin |
| Series | British Studies Series |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Year published | 2000-10-12 |
| Number of pages | 182 |
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