Parliamentary Politics of a County and Its Town

General Elections in Suffolk and Ipswich in the Eighteenth Century

Autori

• Susan Mitchell Sommers

Parametri

• 242 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Scienze politiche & Politica

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Focusing on Suffolk's political landscape during the 18th century, this study utilizes archival sources and provincial press records to explore key themes in Hanoverian political history. It examines popular political expressions, women's roles, deference, and elite behavior, primarily in the latter half of the century when the electorate became more sophisticated. By analyzing both public and private documents, the author reveals how political dynamics evolved in East Anglia, providing insight into the region's historical political activities.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2002

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