IAN MACHIN is Professor of British History at the University of Dundee.

• Preface Introduction, to 1830 Moves for a More Democratic System, 1830-48 Further Moves for a More Democratic System, 1848-68 Crucial Years in the Advance of Democracy, 1868-85 Whither Democracy?: 1885-1905 Women's Participation Takes the Lead, 1905-18 Conclusion Bibliography Index.

'An excellent text...Machin is particularly useful on the issue of women's suffrage with his succinctly readable and accessible style - an excellent book.' - Richard Brown, A-Level Lecturer, Manshead School

IAN MACHIN is Professor of British History at the University of Dundee.

• Preface Introduction, to 1830 Moves for a More Democratic System, 1830-48 Further Moves for a More Democratic System, 1848-68 Crucial Years in the Advance of Democracy, 1868-85 Whither Democracy?: 1885-1905 Women's Participation Takes the Lead, 1905-18 Conclusion Bibliography Index.

'An excellent text...Machin is particularly useful on the issue of women's suffrage with his succinctly readable and accessible style - an excellent book.' - Richard Brown, A-Level Lecturer, Manshead School

IAN MACHIN is Professor of British History at the University of Dundee.

• Preface Introduction, to 1830 Moves for a More Democratic System, 1830-48 Further Moves for a More Democratic System, 1848-68 Crucial Years in the Advance of Democracy, 1868-85 Whither Democracy?: 1885-1905 Women's Participation Takes the Lead, 1905-18 Conclusion Bibliography Index.

'An excellent text...Machin is particularly useful on the issue of women's suffrage with his succinctly readable and accessible style - an excellent book.' - Richard Brown, A-Level Lecturer, Manshead School