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First published in 1977,
The Conservatives has been edited and designed by Lord Bulter, who has contributed much to the ethos and spirit of modern Conservatism. He has brought together a quartet of eminent modern historians, each of whom handles a significant period in the party's and the nation's history.
List of contents
Introduction by The Rt Hon. Lord Butler, KG, PC, CH Part One by Normal Gash: From the Origins to Sir Robert Peel 1. The Origins 2. Lord Liverpool and the Foundations of Conservative Policy 3. The Emergence of the Conservative Party 4. The Great Disruption Notes to Part One Part Two by Donald Southgate: From Disraeli to Law 1. The Defence of Land and Labour 2. Dogdays and Daring 3. Elijah and his Mantle 4. Imperium et Libertas 1886–1923 Notes to Part Two Part Three by David Dilks: Baldwin and Chamberlain 1. The Rise of Baldwin 2. Baldwin’s Second Government 3. The National Government 4. The Ascendancy of Chamberlain Bibliographical Notes and Notes to Part Three Part Four by John Ramsden: From Churchill to Heath 1. Winston Churchill and the Conservative Party 2. Despair and Recovery, 1955–9 3. The Zenith and After, 1959–65 Notes to Part Four Epilogue by The Rt Hon. Lord Butler, KG, PC, CH
About the author
The Rt Hon. Lord Bulter was Member of Parliament for Saffron Walden for thirty-six years, held high office in several Conservative Governments between 1932 and 1964, and was Chairman of the Conservative Party Organisation, the Conservative Research Department and the Conservative Advisory Committee on Policy.
Summary
First published in 1977, The Conservatives has been edited and designed by Lord Bulter, who has contributed much to the ethos and spirit of modern Conservatism. He has brought together a quartet of eminent modern historians, each of whom handles a significant period in the party’s and the nation’s history.
