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British Industrial Age Personality~Henry “Orator” Hunt, British Radical of the Industrial Age
Henry “Orator” Hunt (6 November 1773–15 February 1835) was a British radical speaker and agitator, who advocated parliamentary reform and the repeal of the Corn Laws. Because of his rousing speeches at mass meetings held in Spa Fields in London … Continue reading
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Tagged Henry Hunt, Industrial Age, Peterloo, Radical reform
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Daily Life in Jane Austen’s Time: Political Intrigue
Austen’s lifetime knew political intrigue that came to light with the splintering of the Whig party and the formation of a Conservative element. From 1788 to 1812, England experienced war after war, King George III’s madness, and the decadent lifestyle … Continue reading
