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The Hackney Election. I. The Temperance Question. Ii. The Church Question. Iii. The Personal Question, A Letter To A. Brook, With Extr. From Letters F

The Hackney Election. I. The Temperance Question. Ii. The Church Question. Iii. The Personal Question, A Letter To A. Brook, With Extr. From Letters F

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General Political ScienceGeneral SociologyBritish History

ISBN10: 1276632959
ISBN13: 9781276632959
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Mar 2 2012
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This pamphlet, The Hackney Election, provides a fascinating glimpse into the political and social issues of Victorian England. Authored by John Oakley, it delves into the intricacies of a local election in Hackney, focusing on three key questions that dominated the campaign: temperance, the role of the Church, and personal character. The document includes extracts from letters by J. Holms and H. Fawcett, offering further insights into the debates and personalities involved.

The Hackney Election serves as a valuable primary source for understanding the dynamics of Victorian politics and the social concerns that shaped public discourse. It offers a detailed snapshot of a specific election while touching on broader themes that resonated throughout the nation, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in British history and political science.

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