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Shout for Freedom: A Sonic History of Chartism and British Democracy

Sonic British: Shout for Freedom by Manchester University Press examines how sound, speech, and music shaped Chartism and debates about working-class democracy in Victorian Britain. The listing describes a 280-page English-language book connecting political, sound, and music history.

At a glance

Explores Chartism through sound, speech, and song, including machinery, marching, crowd responses, and silence.
Connects political history with sound and music history, focusing on working-class participation and democratic debate.
The listing identifies an English-language, 280-page book from Manchester University Press.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$130.00~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Its focus on sound offers a distinct way into the political and cultural history of Chartism.
The listed scope connects working-class political voices with broader questions about democracy in Britain.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Publication details
Publisher	Manchester University Press
Publication date	September 8, 2026
Language	English
Print length	280 pages
ISBN-10	1526197154
ISBN-13	978-1526197153

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.25 pounds
Dimensions	6.14 x 0.69 x 9.21 inches

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in Chartism, British democracy, and working-class political history.
Readers seeking historical analysis that brings sound and music into political history.

Less suited to

Readers looking primarily for a general introduction to British history without a focus on Chartism or sound.

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What is Shout for Freedom about?

The listing describes a history of Chartism that examines how speech, song, crowds, machinery, marching, and silence figured in working-class political life and debates about democracy.