This is an account of the Gordon Riots, one of the most violent outbreaks of popular protest in British history. In 1780, Lord George Gordon MP led 50,000 people to present a petition calling for the repeal of the 1778 Roman Catholic Relief Act. The demonstration turned into a riot.
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King Mob
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780750937269
Publisert
2004-05-20
Utgiver
The History Press Ltd; The History Press Ltd
Vekt
230 gr
Høyde
220 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Dybde
10 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
208
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