On the record
It is worthy of remark that not one of the main changes of that age was carried in parliament without severe agitation out of doors.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgIt is worthy of remark that not one of the main changes of that age was carried in parliament without severe agitation out of doors.
Morley reflects on the importance of public agitation in enacting political change.
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