| Morpeth Electoral Correspondence, 1766-1776 Contributor(s): Fewster, Joseph (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0854440763 ISBN-13: 9780854440764 Publisher: Surtees Society OUR PRICE: $71.25 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Modern - 18th Century - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - Political Science |
| Dewey: 914.288 |
| LCCN: 2017392831 |
| Series: Publications of the Surtees Society |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.4" W x 8.6" (1.50 lbs) 326 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In the mid-eighteenth century, the borough of Morpeth, in Northumberland, was one of many where established vested interests, whether corporate or aristocratic, faced challenges from below. The documents collected here illustratethe struggle between the "sons of liberty" fighting to restore the freemen's "independence", and the earl of Carlisle, striving to maintain his control of the representation. Over two hundred letters reveal secret deals, rioting pitmen, electoral gerrymandering, and legal chicanery, providing fascinating insights to further our understanding of late eighteenth-century politics. A full introduction puts the letters into their local and national context, andthey are accompanied by elucidatory notes. |