By-elections in British politics, 1832-1914 /

This book, consisting of original work by leading political historians, discusses changes in voting habits, examines how local and national issues impacted on elections, and assesses changes in parties' campaign strategies. Over 2,600 by-elections were held during this period - when electoral p...

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Other Authors: Otte, Thomas G., 1967- (Editor), Readman, Paul (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Woodbridge : Boydell & Brewer, 2013.
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Online Access:CONNECT
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Summary:This book, consisting of original work by leading political historians, discusses changes in voting habits, examines how local and national issues impacted on elections, and assesses changes in parties' campaign strategies. Over 2,600 by-elections were held during this period - when electoral politics along recognisably modern lines were first established - and, and although the general elections of the time have been much studied, this is the first book-length study of by-elections.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 306 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9781782041214
1782041214