The Great Reform Act was passed in Britain in 1832. In passing this bill, the British Parliament introduced major changes to the electoral system that was in place in England and Wales. This Act gave representation to cities and expanded the amount of people that were able to vote in elections to include tenant farmers. This also was a shining moment for the women's suffrage movement in the targeting of language in laws that hindered women from being able to represent themselves and have a vote.

I knew nothing about this Act prior to reading this book, and the only reason I even got it was because of the author. I have always enjoyed Antonia Fraser's work, and this was no exception. Her work is always very meticulously researched and easy to follow, making it an enjoyable and educational read. I have a couple of other books of hers left to read, and I am very much looking forward to them as well.