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Commercial Politics (1837-1856)

Exploring the Intersection of Commerce and Politics in the Mid-19th CenturyBy Various
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In "Commercial Politics (1837-1856)," an anthology of essays and analyses by various contributors, the intricacies of economic diplomacy during a transformative period are meticulously dissected. Anchored in the context of burgeoning industrialization and globalization, the work employs a narrative style rich in historical detail, providing insights into the intersection of commerce and geopolitical strategy. The contributors explore how trade influenced political relations, illuminating the tensions and synergies that arose as nations navigated their commercial interests amidst shifting power dynamics. The authors behind this compilation are a diverse group of historians and political economists whose scholarship captures the zeitgeist of the mid-19th century. Their collective knowledge reflects a deep understanding of economic theories, trade policies, and their historical ramifications. The range of perspectives offered is indicative of the period's scholarly fascination with the implications of commerce on national identity and international relations. "Commercial Politics" is essential for readers interested in the precursors to contemporary global trade practices. By delving into the formative years of commercial diplomacy, this book provides crucial insights into how economic considerations shape political discourse, making it a valuable read for scholars, historians, and policy-makers alike.
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GenrePolitics and Government
Length4 hrs 42 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 20, 2021
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Introduction
2ACCESSION OF QUEEN VICTORIA (1837).
3AFFAIRS IN CANADA (1837).
4THE STATE OF ENGLAND (1838).
5I. Rural Districts.
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6II. Mining Districts.
7III. Factory Towns.
8A.—Source.—Lord Beaconsfield’s Sybil, bk. iii., chap. iv.
9B.—Source.—Lord Beaconsfield’s Coningsby, bk. iv., chap. ii.
10IRELAND AND HER LANDLORDS (1838).
11A.—The Tipperary Magistrates to the Lord Lieutenant. Cashel, April 7, 1838.: B.—Drummond to the Tipperary Magistrates. Dublin Castle, May 22, 1838.
12THE CHARTER OF COLONIAL SELF-GOVERNMENT (1839).
13THE BEDCHAMBER PLOT (1839).
14I. The Queen and Lord Melbourne.
15A.—Viscount Melbourne to Queen Victoria. May 9, 1839.
16B.—Queen Victoria to Viscount Melbourne. Buckingham Palace, May 9, 1839.
17C.—Viscount Melbourne to Queen Victoria. May 9, 1839.
18II. The Tory Side of it.
19A.—Source.—The Croker Papers, vol. ii., p. 346. (London: 1884.)
20B.—Source.—The Greville Memoirs: 1837-1852, vol. i., p. 208. (London: 1885.)
21THE QUEEN’S MARRIAGE (1840).
22I. The Wedding Day.
23II. The Prince Consort’s Position.
24THE CHARTIST PETITION (1842).
25THE RAILWAY BOOM (1842).
26THE CORN LAWS AND THE MANUFACTURERS (1842).
27IMPRISONMENT FOR ABSENCE FROM CHURCH (1842).
28A CHARTIST IN PRISON (1843).
29A CHARTIST HYMN (1843).
30FORETASTES OF DARWINISM (1844).
31THE OPENING OF MAZZINI’S LETTERS (1844).
32AGRICULTURE AND FREE TRADE (1845).
33PEEL’S CHANGE OF VIEWS (1844).
34LORD J. RUSSELL QUICKENS THE PACE (1845).
35THE BOMBSHELL (1845).
36PEEL AND HIS COLLEAGUES (1845).
37FREE TRADE (1846).
38PEEL’S DEFENCE OF HIS METHOD (1846).
39IRELAND: THE MOLLY MAGUIRES (1846).
40ENGLAND AND THE YEAR OF REVOLUTION (1848).
41I.
42A. Lord Palmerston to Lord Normanby (British Ambassador in Paris).
43B. To Lord Westmorland, Ambassador at Berlin. February 29.
44C. To Lord Ponsonby, Ambassador at Vienna. February 29.
45D. To Lord Normanby. April 11.
46E. To Lord Ponsonby. November 12.
47II.
48CONQUEST OF THE PUNJAB (1849).
49CHARACTER OF SIR ROBERT PEEL (1850).
50DON PACIFICO (1850).

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