Life of William Cobbett

<p>This volume is representative of the historical works of a particular period (1923-29) when there was a hiatus in the output of Cole the theoretician. It is an extraordinary contribution to labour history and is among the finest of his historical works. </p> <p>1. The Times 2. Boyhood and Youth 3. Life in the Army 4. The Soldier’s Friend 5. Peter Porcupine in America 6. Entry into English Politics 7. The ‘Pitt System’ – the Passing of Anti-Jacobinism 8. Life at Botley 9. Cobbett Joins the Radicals 10. The Change in Cobbett’s Opinions – ‘Perish Commerce!’ 11. Prosecution and Sentence 12. In Newgate – The Luddites 13. The Fall of Napoleon – Religious Opinions – The Corn Laws 14. The Fruits of Victory 15.Two Years’ Residence in America 16. The Six Acts – Queen Caroline 17. Factory Slavery – Cobbett and the Trade Unions 18. Grammar and Husbandry 19. Catholic Emancipation – the Preston Election 20. Advice to Young Men 21. Rural Rides 22. The Reform Movement – the Labourers’ Revolt 23. The Reform Act 24. The Reformed Parliament – The ‘Trades Union’ 25 The Poor Law Struggle 26. A Tour in Ireland – The End. Postscripts – I Cobbett’s Will and Effects II ‘The Political Register’ III Cobbett’s Seat in Parliament IV Cobbett’s Family A Brief Bibliography of Cobbett’s Writings A Note on Books Valuable for the Study of Cobbett’s Times. General Index. </p>