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The Radical War of 1820
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Description
David Smale takes readers through the post-1815 mass unemployment, disaffection, and formation of radical groups calling for parliamentary reform, as a prelude to the Radical War. Using a wealth of archival material, this book readjusts existing narratives surrounding the conflict, shifting the focus away from the accounts of paid spies, and centering the little used records of the pioneering 'new police' force.
Smale examines how police activities impacted the revolt, from the contrasting aims of pro-reformer and pro-government publications released during the time, to the activities of five 'spy groups' who entered the radical milieu and provided authorities with intelligence on their activities. Concluding with the key events of the revolt, including the Battle of Bonnymuir, and exploring the its after effects, such as the Lord Advocate's conflict with police - this volume provides comprehensive analysis of the Radical War, and places it within a pan-British context.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
278
Release Date:
2025-07-10
Publication Date:
2025-07-10
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Academic
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
1350513229
ISBN13:
9781350513228
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Weight:
584 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
20 cm
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