The Longman Companion to the Conservative Party: Since 1830 (Longman Companions To History)

This Longman Companion provides a wide-ranging compendium of essential facts and figures on the Conservative Party - from its origins in the 1830s to the dawn of the 21st Century. Central to the book are the detailed chronologies on the Conservative Party's years in government and opposition. In addition, it contains fascinating information on the Party's relationships with women, ethnic minoirities, the trade unions, Europe, Ireland, ideology, social reform and empire. "The Longman Companion to the Conservative Party provides a wide-ranging compendium of essential facts and figures on the Conservative Party from its origins in the 1830's to the dawn of the 21st century." "Central to the book are the detailed chronologies on the Conservative party's years in government and opposition. In addition, it contains fascinating information on the Conservative party's relationships with women, ethnic minorities, the trade unions, Europe, Ireland, ideology, social reform and empire." "Packed with up-to-date information which is easy to locate and digest, this book is the essential reference book for students, teachers, journalists and the general reader with an interest in political history."--BOOK JACKET N.j. Crowson. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 297-318) And Index.