Books by Edward Royle

Following the overthrow of the absolutist monarchy in France in 1789, European history was punctuated by political upheavals until in 1848 the continent was swept by revolutionary fervour. Britain alone of the major western powers seemed exempt. This text examines this apparent difference.

This study examines the development of the Chartist movement, placing it within its broad social and economic context, and assessing the reasons for its failure. Chartism is a key A Level subject, and this text is suitable both for A Level and undergraduate students.