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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a historical dispute surrounding the English borough of Petersfield in the 1820s. It examines the legal battle over the right to vote in parliamentary elections, which centered on whether freehold ownership was a prerequisite. The author provides extensive documentation, including entries from the House of Commons Journals and the vestry order-book. The resolution of this dispute in 1727 had significant implications for the borough's electoral landscape, as it established that only freeholders of specific types of property could participate in elections. This book not only sheds light on a particular historical event but also offers insights into the complex and evolving nature of voting rights in England during this period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…