The Black Book and the reform of public life in early nineteenth-century Britain

Citation

Cawood I (2022) The Black Book and the reform of public life in early nineteenth-century Britain. Journal of Liberal History, (113), pp. 6-17. https://liberalhistory.org.uk/journal-articles/the-black-book-and-the-reform-of-public-life-in-early-nineteenth-century-britain/

Abstract
This article traces the story of an exposé of establishment nepotism and venality 200 years ago, which reanimated the movement for parliamentary reform and contributed to the roots of Liberalism and to modern definitions of corruption and standards in public life.

Keywords
Corruption; Public Service; British Political History; Nineteenth Century; Radicalism; Periodical

Journal
Journal of Liberal History, Issue 113

People

Dr Ian Cawood

Associate Professor, History