STUART BALL is Reader in History at the University of Leicester. His publications include
Baldwin and the Conservative Party (1988),
The Conservative Party and British Politics 1902-1951 (1995),
Winston Churchill (2003), and (with Anthony Seldon)
Conservative Century: The Conservative Party since 1900 (1994).
ANTHONY SELDON is the Founding Director of the Institute of Contemporary British History and Headmaster of Brighton College, UK.
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.
Introduction: Conservatives in Opposition; S.Ball & A.Seldon The Disraelian Achievement: 1868-1874; A.Hawkins A New Style and Content: 1880-1885 and 1886; D.Steele Opposition from Strength: 1892-1895; D.Steele Faction and Failure: 1905-1910; F.Coetzee The Constitution in Suspense:1911-1915; D.Dutton Democracy and the Rise of Labour: 1924 and 1929-1931; S.Ball The New Conservatism? 1945-1951; D.Willetts Planning for Power: 1964-1970; M.Garnett The Making of Thatcherism: 1974-1979; D.Kavanagh The Conservatives in Opposition since 1997; A.Seldon
'The best account of the historic causes of the Conservative Party's troubles...' - The Economist
STUART BALL is Reader in History at the University of Leicester. His publications include
Baldwin and the Conservative Party (1988),
The Conservative Party and British Politics 1902-1951 (1995),
Winston Churchill (2003), and (with Anthony Seldon)
Conservative Century: The Conservative Party since 1900 (1994).
ANTHONY SELDON is the Founding Director of the Institute of Contemporary British History and Headmaster of Brighton College, UK.
Über den Autor
STUART BALL is Reader in History at the University of Leicester. His publications include Baldwin and the Conservative Party (1988), The Conservative Party and British Politics 1902-1951 (1995), Winston Churchill (2003), and (with Anthony Seldon) Conservative Century: The Conservative Party since 1900 (1994). rnrnANTHONY SELDON is the Founding Director of the Institute of Contemporary British History and Headmaster of Brighton College, UK.rn
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction: Conservatives in Opposition; S.Ball & A.Seldon The Disraelian Achievement: 1868-1874; A.Hawkins A New Style and Content: 1880-1885 and 1886; D.Steele Opposition from Strength: 1892-1895; D.Steele Faction and Failure: 1905-1910; F.Coetzee The Constitution in Suspense:1911-1915; D.Dutton Democracy and the Rise of Labour: 1924 and 1929-1931; S.Ball The New Conservatism? 1945-1951; D.Willetts Planning for Power: 1964-1970; M.Garnett The Making of Thatcherism: 1974-1979; D.Kavanagh The Conservatives in Opposition since 1997; A.Seldon
Klappentext
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.
Topicality, in view of approaching General Election, and the role of opposition and present problems of the Conservative Party - it will therefore still be relevant after the next General Election
First work to focus specifically on a party in opposition throughout its history, rather than just one period
The history of the Conservative Party when not in Government has not been widely written about
Seldon is a high profile author who has appeared often on television
Includes new research by leading authorities in the field
