Publisher's Synopsis
""Present State of Representation in England and Wales: Being an Alphabetical Arrangement of All the Counties, Cities, and Boroughs"" is a book written by Michael Henry Rankin in 1832. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the state of representation in England and Wales at the time. The author has arranged all the counties, cities, and boroughs in alphabetical order, and has provided detailed information about the representation of each place in the House of Commons. The book includes data on the number of members of parliament representing each place, the population of each place, the number of voters, and the qualifications required to vote. The book also provides an overview of the electoral system in England and Wales, including the history of the franchise and the various reforms that had taken place up to that time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the political history of England and Wales, and provides a fascinating insight into the workings of the electoral system in the early 19th century.Of All The Counties, Cities, And Boroughs, Sending Members To Parliament, With An Appendix Containing A Summary Of The Representation In England And Wales, The Reform, And Boundary Acts, And A Copious Index.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.