Perilous question : reform or revolution? Britain on the brink, 1832 / Antonia Fraser.
| Author/creator | Fraser, Antonia, 1932- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : PublicAffairs, [2013] |
| Description | xiv, 320 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | A new king, a new people -- The clamour -- I will pronounce the word -- Believing in the whigs -- The gentlemen of England -- Russell's purge -- King as angel -- Away went Gilpin -- Confound their politics -- What have the lords done? -- A scene of desolation -- The fearful alternative -- Bouncing Bill -- Seventh of May -- Prithee return to me -- Bright day of liberty -- This great national exploit. |
| Abstract | Presents a re-creation of the tempestuous two-year period in Britain's history leading up to the passing of the Great Reform Bill in 1832. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-295) and index. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2013933913 |
| ISBN | 9781610393317 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1610393317 (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | DA540 .F73 2013 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |