“With regard to the ballot, it is worthy of remark that no meeting has been held in favour of Reform at which the ballot has not been strongly insisted upon.”
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The Public Letters of John Bright
This book compiles a selection of letters written by John Bright, a prominent figure in 19th-century British politics. The letters offer insights into his political views, his role in the Reform Act of 1832, and his advocacy for peace and free trade. more
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John Bright
John Bright was a prominent British statesman born on November 16, 1811, in Lancashire, England, and died on March 27, 1889. He was a leading figure in the Liberal Party and is known for his oratory skills and reformist policies during his time in Parliament. more
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