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A history of conservative politics since 1830 /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Charmley, John, 1955-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Basingstoke ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.
Edition:2nd ed.
Series:British studies series (Palgrave Macmillan (Firm))
Subjects:
Conservatism > Great Britain > History > 19th century.
Great Britain > Politics and government > 19th century.
Conservatism > Great Britain > History > 20th century.
Great Britain > Politics and government > 20th century.
Online Access:Contributor biographical information
Publisher description
Table of contents only
Table of Contents:
  • The conservative tradition
  • Stanley and the protectionists
  • Derby's conservatives
  • Disraeli on top
  • Balfour in trouble
  • The unknown Bonar law
  • Scalped by Baldwin
  • Chamberlain in charge
  • Churchill's consensus
  • The new model Tory party?
  • A conservative consensus?
  • Decline and fall
  • From Heath to Thatcher
  • The Iron Lady
  • High tide and after
  • After the ball was over
  • No direction home?