Product Description

Now going through one of its characteristic periods of soul-searching and identity-questioning, the Conservative Party is Britain's most successful political party. For large parts of modern British history it has been the dominant party, though it has always suffered from internal division and there have been periods of defeat. Like all successful political parties, the Conservatives have managed to maintain a strong popular appeal while at the same time adapting to changing priorities and situations. Anthony Seldon and Peter Snowdon's colourful and entertaining account of the Party's history since the late eighteenth century takes the reader on a fascinating voyage of discovery. The people and policies are brought vividly to life against the background of the Conservative Party's long quest for survival through periods of immense change in British politics and society. The book is incisive, accessible, slightly irreverent in tone and lavishly illustrated, it neatly pulls together different aspects of the Tory Party in an illustrated format. This is a book that will appeal to Party faithful as well as sceptics, providing food for thought as well as colourful personal portraits. An

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #180860 in Books
• Published on: 2004-09-29
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 272 pages

About the Author
Anthony Seldon is co-founder and first Director of the Institute of Contempory British History, and Headmaster of Brighton College. His many publications include 10 Downing Street: The Illustrated History and the Blair effect. Peter Snowdon is a parliamentary researcher.

Customer Reviews

A fantastic reference for any political enthusiast!
Read it, live it, watch it. A true reference of the ups & downs of one of the most influential parties in the Commons. A must read.