The Anti-Corn Law League

The Anti-Corn Law League
Author: Norman McCord
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2013-11-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1136584544

Although the Anti-Corn Law league played a most important part in the politics of the 1840's, there is no modern study of its activities and organization. Based on several years work on the original sources, as well as papers belonging to George Wilson, President of the League for most of its life, this book sheds light on the internal history and organization of the League. Written from a political perspective, Dr McCord describes the origin, organization and activities of the League, together with its effect on the contemporary political scene, and as such, fills an important gap in our knowledge of the political history of early Victorian England. At the same time, the book provides an analysis of an unusually well-documented political pressure group, making it a most welcome addition to literature for historians and economic historians, as well as students of political science. This book was first published in 1958.

The People's Bread

The People's Bread
Author: Paul Pickering
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2000-08-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0567204979

Formed in 1839, the Anti-Corn Law League was one of the most important campaigns to introduce the ideas of economic liberalism into mainstream political discourse in Britain. Its aspiration for free trade played a crucial role in defining the agenda of nineteenth-century liberalism and shaping the modern British state. Its faith in the free market still resonates in Britain's public policy debates today. This is the first comprehensive study of the League which makes use of recent methodological developments in social history.

The Corn Laws Vol 1

The Corn Laws Vol 1
Author: Alon Kadish
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2021-03-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 100042071X

The pamphlets, newspaper articles and tracts in this collection provide source material for the study of the Anti-Corn Law campaigns of the 1830s and 1840s and their role in the formation of popular economics in Britain. Volume 1 covers the Whig Free Trade with entries from 1826 to 1839.

OCR A Level History: From Pitt to Peel 1783-1846

OCR A Level History: From Pitt to Peel 1783-1846
Author: Mike Wells
Publisher: Hodder Education
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2015-09-04
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 1471836657

Exam Board: OCR Level: A-level Subject: History First Teaching: September 2015 First Exam: June 2016 This is an OCR endorsed resource. Build strong subject knowledge and skills in A Level History using the in-depth analysis and structured support in this tailor-made series for OCR's British period studies and enquiries. - Develops the analytical skills required to succeed in the period study by organising the narrative content around the key issues for students to explore - Enhances understanding of the chosen historical period, supplying a wealth of extracts and sources that offer opportunities to practise the evaluative skills needed for the enquiry - Progressively improves study skills through developmental activities and advice on answering practice exam questions - Helps students to review, revise and reflect on the course material through chapter summaries and revision activities that consolidate topic knowledge - Equips students with transferable critical thinking skills, presenting contrasting academic opinions that encourage A Level historians to make informed judgements on major debates Each title in the OCR A Level History series contains one or two British period studies and its associated enquiry, providing complete support for every option in Unit Group 1. From Pitt to Peel 1783-1846 This title explores the development of British Government from the premiership of Pitt the Younger to that of Peel. It allows an in-depth understanding of the key historical knowledge, terms and concepts relevant to 'British Government in the Age of Revolution 1783-1832' and encourages the critical use of evidence in investigating and assessing historical questions in the associated enquiry: 'Peel and the Age of Reform 1832-1853'. This title covers the following period study and enquiry: - British Government in the Age of Revolution 1783-1832 - Peel and the Age of Reform 1832-1853