The History Of Reform - Alexander Paul - Bog

The History of Reform: A Record of the Struggle for the Representation of the People in Parliament is a book written by Alexander Paul in 1884. The book provides a comprehensive account of the historical struggle for parliamentary representation in England, from the earliest times to the present day. It documents the various reforms that have taken place over the years, including the Great Reform Act of 1832, which extended the right to vote to a wider section of the population. The book also covers the political and social context of the various reform movements, including the Chartists, who campaigned for universal suffrage and other democratic reforms in the mid-19th century. It examines the role of key figures such as William Wilberforce, William Pitt the Younger, and William Ewart Gladstone in the reform process, as well as the opposition they faced from conservative forces.Overall, The History of Reform provides a detailed and insightful account of the struggle for parliamentary representation in England, and is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of democracy and political 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.