The Three Reforms Of Parliament: A History, 1830-1885 (1885)

By William Heaton

Book Overview

The Three Reforms of Parliament: A History, 1830-1885 is a historical book written by William Heaton and published in 1885. The book provides a detailed account of the three major reforms that took place in the British Parliament during the period from 1830 to 1885. The author examines the political, social, and economic conditions that led to the reforms and the impact they had on the British political system.The first reform, the Reform Act of 1832, was a response to the growing demand for political representation from the middle class and urban areas. The second reform, the Representation of the People Act of 1867, extended the right to vote to more people, including working-class men. The third reform, the Redistribution of Seats Act of 1885, reorganized the electoral districts to better reflect the population distribution.The book also discusses the various political movements and individuals who played a significant role in the reforms, including the Chartists, the Whigs, and the Tories. Heaton provides a comprehensive analysis of the debates, negotiations, and compromises that took place during the reform process.Overall, The Three Reforms of Parliament: A History, 1830-1885 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in British political history and the evolution of democracy in the United Kingdom.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437341330
• ISBN13: 9781437341331
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"