Cumberland and Westmorland M.P.'s: From the Restoration to the Reform Bill of 1867, 1660-1867 is a historical book written by Richard Saul Ferguson and published in 1871. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Members of Parliament (M.P.'s) who represented the counties of Cumberland and Westmorland in the British Parliament from 1660 to 1867. The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers the period from the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660 to the Reform Act of 1832, which brought about significant ...
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Cumberland and Westmorland M.P.'s: From the Restoration to the Reform Bill of 1867, 1660-1867 is a historical book written by Richard Saul Ferguson and published in 1871. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Members of Parliament (M.P.'s) who represented the counties of Cumberland and Westmorland in the British Parliament from 1660 to 1867. The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers the period from the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660 to the Reform Act of 1832, which brought about significant changes in the electoral system in Britain. The second part covers the period from 1832 to 1867, which saw further reforms in the electoral system and the extension of voting rights to more people.The author provides detailed biographical information on each M.P., including their political affiliations, their parliamentary careers, and their contributions to the political and social history of the region. The book also provides insights into the political and social issues of the time, such as the struggle for parliamentary reform, the rise of the industrial revolution, and the impact of the Napoleonic Wars.Overall, Cumberland and Westmorland M.P.'s: From the Restoration to the Reform Bill of 1867, 1660-1867 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the political and social history of Cumberland and Westmorland, as well as the broader history of Britain during the period covered by the book.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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