Tories, Unionists and Conservatives, 1815-1914

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.