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This forms part of a history series which provides a comprehensive coverage of British and European history from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The series aims to help students develop the essential skills required for A/AS Level and Higher Grade. This title concentrates on the political history of Britain from 1815 to 1914, discussing the constitutional changes in the party which eventually became the Liberal Party.
This new edition examines the development of the Conservative Party in the nineteenth century from the early days of Lord Liverpool's Toryism to the Unionism of the turn of the century and beyond. Differing strands of thinking are explored and the contribution of individuals (such as Peel, Disraeli, Randolph Churchill and Salisbury) to Conservative policies and party organisation assessed. Key historical interpretations are identified and discussed in a study that documents the evolving nature of Conservatism in theory and practice. The updated study guides provide a firm basis for answering AS and A level exam questions.