M. P.'s in Session: From Mr. Punch's Parliamentary Portrait Gallery

"M.P.'s in Session: From Mr. Punch's Parliamentary Portrait Gallery" by Harry Furniss is a collection of humorous, illustrated observations that pokes fun at British politicians and their activities in Parliament. Created in the late 1800s, the book uses caricatures and witty descriptions to show what people thought about politics back then. Each picture, with commentary, reveals the unique characters and political actions of leaders like W.E. Gladstone and Joseph Chamberlain, capturing their important qualities and quirks. Serving as a lighthearted but critical look at the political world, Furniss's work functions as both entertainment and a way to understand the political history of the time through the lens of art and satire.