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Arnold White

9781330502013: The English Democracy Its Promises and Perils (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1330502019 ISBN 13 : 9781330502013

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Exploring England’s democratic promises and perils, with a sharp look at how politics shape society.
This edition examines how modern democracy meets old ideals, from voting and representation to the ethical challenges of reform. It traces tensions between wealth, power, and the common good, and asks how institutions can balance progress with responsibility. A wide range of topics is considered, including religion, industry, and national policy, to understand how democratic change unfolds in practice.

- Understand the questions that drive debates about representation, party politics, and public service.
- See how economic and social forces influence political choices and the lives of ordinary people.
- Learn why authors of the era linked moral culture, religion, and governance to national destiny.

Ideal for readers of historical analysis on democracy, social reform, and political history of the late 19th century, this book offers a clear, accessible look at the forces shaping English democracy.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330502019
ISBN 13: 9781330502013
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 263
Coordonn�es du fabricant: non disponible
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The English Democracy Its Promises and Perils (Classic Reprint)

Arnold White

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ISBN 10 : 1330502019 ISBN 13 : 9781330502013

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes the expansion of democratic power in the United Kingdom, and the challenges that emerged within the nation's political institutions, economy, and social order. The author contends that democratic expansion was occurring in the absence of historical safeguards, as the nation lacked a codified constitution and a coherent historical framework that privileged liberty, life, and ownership. Instead, authority was transferred from the Crown to the Parliament, and then further to the people, while the monarchy was rendered a mere figurehead, the House of Lords was subject to parliamentary override, and the House of Commons devolved into a body of delegates who were not always fully representative of their constituents. This led to political instability, with the rise of competing factions and the decline of traditional institutions. The author also examines how the new democratic order, faced with economic disruption and social unrest, sought to address these issues through experiments such as limiting working hours and providing relief to the unemployed. Overall, the book offers a nuanced examination of the inherent tensions within democracy and the complexities of its development in the United Kingdom. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330502013_0

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