British 'non-elite' MPs, 1715-1820

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Christie, Ian R, Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Social mobility--History--18th century--Great Britain.
• Social mobility--History--19th century--Great Britain.
• Social classes--History--18th century--Great Britain.
• Social classes--History--19th century--Great Britain.
• Legislators--Great Britain--Biography.
• Elite (Social sciences).
• Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons--History--18th century.
• Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons--History--19th century.
• Great Britain--Politics and government--1714-1837.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (222 p.)

Other Title:

British ‘non-élite’ MPs 1715–1820

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Clarendon, 1995.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A significant degree of social mobility was an important factor in ensuring social and political stability in 18th-century Britain. This detailed analysis examines how far the House of Commons reflected and was itself affected by such mobility.

Notes:

• Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Description based on print version record.
• Includes bibliographical references and index.