The Transformation of Urban Liberalism :

Moore, James R., 1972-

The Transformation of Urban Liberalism : Party Politics and Urban Governance in Late Nineteenth-Century England / James R. Moore. - Aldershot, England : Ashgate Pub. Co., c2006. - xii, 323 p. ; 24 cm. - Historical urban studies .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [301]-316) and index.

The rise of Manchester radicalism -- Leicester liberalism : an uneasy alliance -- Manchester and the home rule crisis -- Leicester : unionism marginalised? -- Municipal scandals and realignment -- The "politicisation" of the town hall -- Manchester's suburban radicalism -- Incorporation : an agent of radicalism? -- Manchester and the rise of progressivism -- The Labour challenge in Leicester.

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Liberal Party (Great Britain)--History--19th century.


Liberalism--History--Great Britain--19th century.
Municipal government--History--Great Britain--19th century.


Great Britain--Politics and government--1837-1901.

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