Description

History of the Parliamentary Representation of Preston is a book written by William Dobson in 1868. The book focuses on the political history of the town of Preston in Lancashire, England, and its representation in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The author traces the history of parliamentary representation in Preston from the early 16th century to the mid-19th century. The book covers the political and social changes that occurred during this period, including the rise of the Whig and Tory parties, the Reform Act of 1832, and the Chartist movement. The author also provides biographical information on the Members of Parliament who represented Preston during this time, including their political views and contributions to the town's development. This book is a valuable resource for historians and political scientists interested in the history of British politics and the development of parliamentary democracy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.