The Bristol Riots (Classic Reprint): Their Causes, Progress, and Consequences: Their Causes, Progress, and Consequences (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore the forces behind Bristol’s upheaval and how local politics shaped a nation’s crisis.

This study examines the competing forces of Whig, Tory, and Radical thought in Bristol, and how local power structures, including the magistracy and the corporation, contributed to a city-wide eruption. It also looks at the West Indian slave debate and its echo in urban sentiment, helping readers understand how public opinion, leadership, and frustration can collide into violence.

• Clear analysis of party dynamics and how leaders influenced public opinion


• Insight into how local authorities and civic institutions interacted during a time of unrest


• Discussion of the radical movement and its appeal to diverse urban groups


• Context for how national politics can flare into local crises

Ideal for readers of 19th-century British history and those seeking a grounded account of how riots unfold, from causes to consequences.

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