A Century of Municipal Progress

1835-1935

Harold J. Laski, W. Ivor Jennings, William A. Robson

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2026
• Print ISBN:
  9781041390978
• Edition: 1
• eBook ISBN:
  9781042505142
• Topic: Politics & International Relations
• Subtopic: Politics
• Index: Politics & International Relations

First published in 1935, A Century of Municipal Progress: 1835-1935 edited by Harold J. Laski, W. Ivor Jennings, and William A. Robson, is a seminal exploration of the transformative evolution of local government in Britain over a century. This comprehensive volume examines the profound changes in municipal governance, from the pre-1835 era to the sweeping reforms of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Through chapters on topics such as public health, housing, education, transportation, public safety, and civic planning, the book highlights the pivotal role of local authorities in shaping modern urban life. It also delves into the administrative structures, financial systems, and the relationship between central and local governments. With contributions from leading scholars of the time, this work remains a cornerstone for understanding the history and development of municipal governance and a must read for students of public administration and political science.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Half Title Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Original Title Page
• Original Copyright Page
• Contents
• Introduction
• Chapter I Before 1835
• Chapter II The Social Background 1835—1935
• Chapter III The Municipal Revolution
• Chapter IV The Town Council
• Chapter V The Committee System in Local Government
• Chapter VI The Municipal Service
• Chapter VII The Health of the People
• Chapter VIII Highways and Transportation
• Chapter IX Housing and Civic Planning
• Chapter X The Nation's Schools
• Chapter XI Public Libraries
• Chapter XII Municipal Museums And Art Galleries
• Chapter XIII The Police and Public Safety
• Chapter XIV The Public Utility Services
• Chapter XV The Relief of the Poor
• Chapter XVI The Finance of Municipal Government
• Chapter Chapter XVII Parliament and the Local Authorities
• Chapter XVIII Central Control
• Chapter XIX The Outlook
• Chronological Table Of Local Government
• Select Bibliography
• Biographical Notes on the Authors
• Index