Morpeth Electoral Correspondence, 1766-1776

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.

List of contents

Introduction
Editorial Method
The Correspondence
Bibliography

About the author

Joseph Fewster

Summary

The murkier side of eighteenth-century politics is vividly revealed in the letters edited here.

Product details

• Authors: Joseph Fewster
• Assisted by: Joseph Fewster (Editor)
• Publisher: Surtees Society
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2017
• EAN: 9780854440764
• ISBN: 978-0-85444-076-4
• No. of pages: 326
• Dimensions: 222 mm x 145 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 676 g
• Series: Publications of the Surtees Society; Publications of the Surtees So; Publications of the Surtees So; Publications of the Surtees Society
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education