Book Reviews - British Parliamentary and Electoral Politics, 1688-1832 (HI254)
Your book review could summarise the main points of the book; discuss how the authors' arguments fit into other writing on the subject; discuss the range of sources/evidence used by the author and how they have contributed to their argument; note the response the book received from other writers; explain the strengths and weaknesses of the book from your point of view. It may be helpful to look at other people's reviews/review articles in the main journals eg: English Historical Review, Journal of British Studies, Parliamentary History, Historical Journal etc. See also the Reviews in History website.
The following is not a definitive list but merely suggestive. If you have other ideas please discuss them with your seminar tutor:
- J C D Clark, English Society, 1688-1832
- Linda Colley, Britons
- L Namier, The structure of politics at the accession of George III
- F O'Gorman, Voters, Patrons and Parties
- J H Plumb, The Growth of Political Stability in England
- E P Thompson, The Making of the English working class
- K Wilson, The sense of the people