Politics Without Democracy 1815-1914 - Michael Bentley
Politics Without Democracy 1815-1914 - Michael Bentley
Politics Without Democracy 1815–1914 by Michael Bentley is a compelling and authoritative study of nineteenth-century British political life, published as part of the prestigious Fontana History of England series under General Editor G. R. Elton.
Bentley takes the reader into the thought-world of the men who governed Britain during one of its most transformative centuries — from Wellington and Peel through Gladstone, Disraeli, Salisbury and Asquith. Drawing on recent research in political history, he offers an original understanding of Britain's peaceful transition from a government based on landed power to one responding to the pressures of mass industrial society.
Written with narrative zest and a lively depiction of individual ministers, this book guides the reader through the complexities of party strategy and cabinet-level politics, offering a unique portrait of a political elite during the most testing years of its existence. Highly readable and accessible — a standout volume in the Fontana series.
- Author: Michael Bentley
- Series: The Fontana History of England (General Editor: G. R. Elton)
- Publisher: Fontana / Collins
- ISBN: 9780006358350
- Format: Paperback
- Condition: Preloved — good used condition, text clean and readable
- Weight: 329g (approx. 11.6 oz)
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