The 1832 Reform Act was a landmark moment in the development of modern British politics. In his new book — 'Mapping the State: English Boundaries and the 1832 Reform Act' — Martin Spychal rethinks the Act. 'Mapping the State' provides a major reassessment of why and how the 1832 Reform Act passed, its impact on reformed politics both at Westminster and in the constituencies, and its significance to the expansion of the modern British state. Martin's book, published in September 2024, is the 19th title in the Royal Historical Society’s 'New Historical Perspectives' series for early career historians, published by University of London Press. As with all books in the series, 'Mapping the State' is available in print and as a free open access download.