The Tories
From Winston Churchill to David Cameron
Published on 13. March 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-1-78093-040-4 (ISBN)
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This book offers a comprehensive and accessible study of the electoral strategies, governing approaches and ideological thought of the British Conservative Party from Winston Churchill to David Cameron. Timothy Heppell integrates a chronological narrative with theoretical evaluation, examining the interplay between the ideology of Conservatism and the political practice of the Conservative Party both in government and in opposition. He considers the ethos of the Party within the context of statecraft theory, looking at the art of winning elections and of governing competently.
The book opens with an examination of the triumph and subsequent degeneration of one-nation Conservatism in the 1945 to 1965 period, and closes with an analysis of the party's re-entry into government as a coalition with the Liberal Democrats in 2010, and of the developing ideology and approach of the Cameron-led Tory party in government.
This book offers a comprehensive and accessible study of the electoral strategies, governing approaches and ideological thought of the British Conservative Party from Winston Churchill to David Cameron. Timothy Heppell integrates a chronological narrative with theoretical evaluation, examining the interplay between the ideology of Conservatism and the political practice of the Conservative Party both in government and in opposition. He considers the ethos of the Party within the context of statecraft theory, looking at the art of winning elections and of governing competently.
The book opens with an examination of the triumph and subsequent degeneration of one-nation Conservatism in the 1945 to 1965 period, and closes with an analysis of the party's re-entry into government as a coalition with the Liberal Democrats in 2010, and of the developing ideology and approach of the Cameron-led Tory party in government.
Reviews / Votes
A timely, accessible and very well-written survey of the politics and performance of the post-war Conservative Party. While rich in detail its focus on statecraft provides a valuable theoretical framework for interpreting the party's trajectory since 1945. Both students and members of the Conservative Party will find this a very rewarding read. * Nick Randall, Senior Lecturer and Head of Politics, Newcastle University, UK * By striking just the right balance between narrative and analysis, the author provides the ideal introduction to the ups and downs experienced by the Conservative Party in the seven decades since the end of the Second World War. Students of both politics and history are guaranteed to get a great deal out of this admirable and approachably-written book. * Tim Bale, Professor of Politics, Queen Mary University, London, UK * ... an outstanding in-depth analysis of the Tories by Timothy Heppell. * LeftCentral * Heppell offers a good index and an impressive bibliography ... This book is a useful and timely post-mortem on the Tory Party. -- William John Shepherd * Finest Hour *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
360 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78093-040-4 (9781780930404)
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Person
Timothy Heppell is Lecturer in British Politics at the School of Politics and International Studies (POLIS), University of Leeds, UK. He is the author of four previous books including Choosing the Labour Leader: Labour Party Leadership Elections from Wilson to Brown (2010).
Content
Introduction
Conservatism and the Conservative Party: Ideology and Ethos
Conservative Statecraft: The Politics of Power?
One-Nation Conservatism: Dominance and Degeneration 1945 to 1965
The Failure of Heathite Conservatism 1965 to 1975
The Triumph of Thatcherite Conservatism 1975 to 1990
Post-Thatcherite Decline: The Major Era 1990 to 1997
Open Coffin Conservatism? 1997 to 2005
Modernisation and Renewal: Liberal Conservatism 2005-2010
Modernisation and Coalition: Cameron in Government 2010-
Conclusion
Index
Conservatism and the Conservative Party: Ideology and Ethos
Conservative Statecraft: The Politics of Power?
One-Nation Conservatism: Dominance and Degeneration 1945 to 1965
The Failure of Heathite Conservatism 1965 to 1975
The Triumph of Thatcherite Conservatism 1975 to 1990
Post-Thatcherite Decline: The Major Era 1990 to 1997
Open Coffin Conservatism? 1997 to 2005
Modernisation and Renewal: Liberal Conservatism 2005-2010
Modernisation and Coalition: Cameron in Government 2010-
Conclusion
Index