Popular Protest and Public Order - Six Studies in British History, 17901920

This book, first published in 1974, examines the diverse nature of popular protest in Britain. Movements varied immensely from one another in their objectives, their social composition, their tactics and the geographical milieu.

List of contents

1. Food Riots in England, 1792-1818 J. Stevenson 2. Patterns of Highland Discontent, 1790-1860 E. Richards 3. The General Strike of 1842 F.C. Mather 4. Riots and Public Order in the Black Country, 1835-1860 D. Philips 5. The Warwickshire County Magistracy and Public Order, c. 1830-1870 R. Quinault 6. Popular Protest and Public Order: Red Clydeside, 1915-1919 Iain McLean

About the author

R. Quinault and J. Stevenson

Summary

This book, first published in 1974, examines the diverse nature of popular protest in Britain. Movements varied immensely from one another in their objectives, their social composition, their tactics and the geographical milieu.

Product details

• Authors: R. Stevenson Quinault
• Assisted by: R. Quinault (Editor), J. Stevenson (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.03.2023
• EAN: 9781032033594
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3203359-4
• No. of pages: 242
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Political Protest
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Revolutions, uprisings, rebellions, Revolutionary groups & movements, Early 20th century c 1900 to c 1950, Pressure groups, protest movements and non-violent action, C 1900 - C 1914