British Politics in an Age of Reform

New Frontiers in History

by Michael J. Turner

British Politics in an Age of Reform is a detailed examination of the political history of late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth century Britain. It evaluates recent research, links the politics of the elite with the politics of the people, and seeks to explain significant developments. Among the issues addressed are: the relative powers of crown, cabinet and parliament between 1760 and 1832; the impact on domestic politics of revolution and war abroad; the growth of radicalism and popular political activity; agitation for reform and the responses of government; the rise of party; the connections between extra-parliamentary pressure and instability at the center of power.

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Michael J. Turner is the Roy Carroll Distinguished Professor of British History at Appalachian State University. He has published widely in the fields of British-American interaction, reform politics in nineteenth-century Britain, and modern British foreign policy.

Reviews

[Emma]

A much better and more comprehensive take on this period in politics than the one I just read, and more balanced. I now know such useful things about the Ministry of All Talents, although I don't think this will every come up in a trivia situation. Darn.

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid overview of the period, which is judicious in its judgments. It also provides a good basis for further secondary reading.