His Majestys Loyal Opposition
His Majestys Loyal Opposition
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This book describes the workings of a major political party in opposition during a period recognised as being of crucial importance in the development of the modern British political system.
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His Majestys Loyal Opposition by David Dutton
This book describes the workings of a major political party in opposition during a period recognized as being of crucial importance in the development of the modern British political system. It attempts to explain why - uniquely in the twentieth century - the Unionist Party was unsuccessful at three consecutive general elections; why the period was dominated by internal party dissension when the presentation of a united image was naturally of some importance; and why, even by the outbreak of the European War in 1914, the Party's recovery was at best partial and uncertain. This is a high politics study, based primarily upon a wide range of unpublished private papers. It contributes not only to the history of the Conservative and Unionist Party, but also to a controversial period of British history whose study is still, despite some notable exceptions, dominated by writings on the Liberal and Labor Parties.
David Dutton is Professor of History at Liverpool University and is an expert on the politics of the Conservative Party. His previous books include His Majesty's Loyal Opposition: Unionist Party in Opposition 1905-15; Austen Chamberlain: Gentleman in Politics; Anthony Eden: a Life and Reputation; Neville Chamberlain; and A History of the Liberal Party in the Twentieth Century.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780853234470 |
| ISBN 10 | 0853234477 |
| Title | His Majestys Loyal Opposition |
| Author | David Dutton |
| Series | Liverpool Historical Studies |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Liverpool University Press |
| Year published | 1992-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 331 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |