Each volume in the Longman Companions to History series, under the General Editorship of Chris Cook and John Stevenson, provides a handy reference work to a major area of historical study, and is written by a leading scholar in the field. This brand new Companion, by one of the General Editors of the series, provides students, teachers, and academics alike with a wealth of chronological, statistical and tabular information on modern British history from the end of the Napoleonic Wars to the outbreak of the First World War. Divided into four main sections the book covers: ? Political History: this substantial section is packed with essential facts and figures. It begins with a detailed political chronology before providing the reader with information on parliamentary reform, election results, both Houses of Parliament, and the rise of political parties. ? Social and Religious History: this section covers a whole range of diverse topics including social reform, religious developments, women and society, law and order, education, leisure, trade unionism and the labour movement, and the press.? Economic History: here information is provided on the national economy, banking, living stan