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