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Presents a study of Joseph Cowen, (1829-1900) a radical newspaper magnate and MP, who was first elected to represent Newcastle in 1874.

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An original study of the role of the Chartist Press in the campaign for democracy in Victorian Britain, and overseas. A study of the press from 1838 to the late 1850s A wider area is studied: it considers the press in England Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Australia Includes both innovative and revisionist perspectives Almost all of the contributors are well known specialists in the history of Chartism The editors provide a comprehensive introduction setting contributions in context and discuss how these essays expand our knowledge of Chartism Includes a selection of journalism: some of which is available from our website for teachers to freely copy and use.

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