Overview
The Three Reforms of Parliament: A History, 1830-1885 (1885) is a historical account of the three major reforms that took place in the British Parliament during the period of 1830 to 1885. The book is authored by William Heaton, a British politician and writer who was a Member of Parliament for Bradford. The book provides a detailed analysis of the political and social factors that led to the three major reforms, which were aimed at increasing the representation of the people in the Parliament. The first reform, which was passed in 1832, abolished the rotten boroughs and increased the number of eligible voters. The second reform, passed in 1867, extended the right to vote to more people, including urban workers. The third and final reform, passed in 1884, further expanded the right to vote and reduced the power of the aristocracy.Heaton provides a comprehensive account of the debates and discussions that took place in the Parliament during the passage of these reforms. He also discusses the role of prominent politicians and social reformers, such as William Gladstone, John Bright, and Charles Bradlaugh, in advocating for these reforms. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the evolution of the British political system and the struggle for democracy and social justice in the 19th century. It is a valuable resource for historians, political scientists, and anyone interested in the history of British politics and social reform.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: William Heaton
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Dec 22, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 324 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 143743746X
- | ISBN-13: 9781437437461
