This book chronicles the tumultuous events and multifaceted dynamics of an election for the Lord Mayor of London in 1740, shedding light on the political landscape, social tensions, and the significance of the office during that era. The author provides a rich narrative account of the election, analyzing the power struggles between the City of London and the Crown, as well as the role of public opinion in shaping the electoral outcome. The book explores the civic pride, economic interests, and religious sentiments that influenced the electorate, contextualizing these factors within the broader history of London's political culture. Ultimately, the election serves as a lens through which the author examines the interplay between local governance, national politics, and the evolving nature of urban society in 18th-century England.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the tumultuous events and multifaceted dynamics of an election for the Lord Mayor of London in 1740, shedding light on the political landscape, social tensions, and the significance of the office during that era. The author provides a rich narrative account of the election, analyzing the power struggles between the City of London and the Crown, as well as the role of public opinion in shaping the electoral outcome. The book explores the civic pride, economic interests, and religious sentiments that influenced the electorate, contextualizing these factors within the broader history of London's political culture. Ultimately, the election serves as a lens through which the author examines the interplay between local governance, national politics, and the evolving nature of urban society in 18th-century England. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781331909989_0
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