Charmley, John, 1955-

A history of conservative politics since 1830 / John Charmley. - 2a ed. - Basingstoke, [England] ; New York, N.Y. : Palgrave Macmillan, 2008. - vii, 301 p. ; 22 cm. - British studies series . - British studies series (Palgrave Macmillan (Firm)) .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-293) and index.

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?

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Conservative Party--Great Britain--History.


Conservatism
Conservatism--History--Great Britain--19th century.
Conservatism--History--Great Britain--20th century.
Political parties--Great Britain.


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Great Britain--Politics and government--20th century.
Great Britain--Politics and government--20th century.

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