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Mongredien, Augustus

 
9781330489871: History of the Free-Trade Movement in England (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

History of the Free-Trade Movement in England reveals how free trade reshaped a nation. From Cobden to Bright, learn how ideas challenged protectionism and helped move policy forward.


This concise history traces the rise of the free‑trade movement, the birth of the Anti‑Corn‑Law League, and the parliamentary and public efforts that carried reform from debate to law. It focuses on the people, campaigns, and practical steps that drove change—along with the broader social and economic context of 19th‑century England.



  • Key figures and moments that defined the movement, including its leaders and supporters.

  • How lectures, meetings, and public campaign tools built broad support.

  • Major campaigns, strategies, and fundraising that sustained reform efforts.

  • The legislative shifts and practical outcomes that followed, shaping economic policy.


Ideal for readers curious about 19th‑century economic history and the origins of modern trade policy.

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