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Recovering Power : The Conservatives in Opposition Since 1867 /

The Conservative Party's periods in opposition have been of crucial importance. They have seen major changes in direction, and often been the springboard for recovering power. There have also been leadership crises and bitter divisions, and recovery was never inevitable. In the first study to e...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Ball, Stuart (Editor), Seldon, Anthony (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Palgrave Macmillan UK : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2005.
Subjects:
Political Science and International Relations.
British Politics.
History of Britain and Ireland.
Political History.
Political Science.
Political science.
World politics.
Great Britain > History.
Great Britain > Politics and government.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The Conservative Party's periods in opposition have been of crucial importance. They have seen major changes in direction, and often been the springboard for recovering power. There have also been leadership crises and bitter divisions, and recovery was never inevitable. In the first study to examine the topic as a whole, leading authorities present new evidence and interpretations. The book makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the Conservative Party and of opposition in modern British politics.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (IX, 287 pages)
ISBN:9780230522411
DOI:10.1057/9780230522411