Chartism is an essential introduction to the movement, and examines the controversial debates surrounding the topic. As well as providing a concise period background, the author includes discussion of:* the Chartists' economic, legislative and political goals patterns of regional and local support reasons for the Chartist decline the success of Chartism in the light of its goals and its influence over the Poor Law, Corn Laws, trade unions and factory reform the languages of Chartism - songs, gesture and propaganda.