'Evans writes congently and incisively and his lively text provides the most up-to-date, introductory analysis now available for students of the watershed in modern British history.' - John A. Hargreaves, The Historical AssociationOf the 1st edition: ` Excellent.' - D. Dubbins, Colchester Institute of Higher Education

• Preface  1. Introduction: Then and Now  2. The Unreformed Electoral System  3. Why did Pressure for Parliamentary Reform Grow?  4. Parliamentary Reformers, 1789-1820  5. Why were the Earlier Reforms Unsuccessful?  6. Retreat and Revival: Reform, 1820-30  7. The Crisis of 1830-32: A "Safe and Practical" Measure of Reform?  8. How much was Changed by the Reform Act of 1832, and in Whose Interest?  Select Bibliography  Appendices

'Evans writes congently and incisively and his lively text provides the most up-to-date, introductory analysis now available for students of the watershed in modern British history.' - John A. Hargreaves, The Historical AssociationOf the 1st edition: ` Excellent.' - D. Dubbins, Colchester Institute of Higher Education

• Preface  1. Introduction: Then and Now  2. The Unreformed Electoral System  3. Why did Pressure for Parliamentary Reform Grow?  4. Parliamentary Reformers, 1789-1820  5. Why were the Earlier Reforms Unsuccessful?  6. Retreat and Revival: Reform, 1820-30  7. The Crisis of 1830-32: A "Safe and Practical" Measure of Reform?  8. How much was Changed by the Reform Act of 1832, and in Whose Interest?  Select Bibliography  Appendices