Journal of Liberal History
For the discussion and research of Liberal, Liberal Democrat and SDP history
Resources
Peace, Reform and Liberation: A History of Liberal Politics in Britain, 1679-2011
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Written by academics and experts, drawing on the most recent research, Peace, Reform and Liberation is the most comprehensive and most up-to-date guide to the story of those who called themselves Liberals, what inspired them and what they achieved over the last 300 years and more. An essential source for anyone interested in the contribution…
Great Liberal Speeches
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Bringing together in one volume more than forty-five of the greatest Liberal speeches by the greatest Liberal speech-makers, from Charles James Fox to Charles Kennedy. Each speech is given a concise introduction setting it in context and explaining its impact. The book opens with general introductions on the evolution of Liberal thinking and themes (by…
Dictionary of Liberal Biography
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With Forewords by Paddy Ashdown and Ben Pimlott. This book brings together the biographies of over 200 individuals who have made major contributions to the Liberal Party, or to British Liberalism. Significant essays have been contributed by senior academics on some of Britain’s most important historical figures, including nineteenth century politicians such as Gladstone and…
Mothers of Liberty: Women who built British Liberalism
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Even before they gained the right to vote and to stand for election, women played many key roles in the development of British Liberalism as writers and thinkers, campaigners, political hostesses, organisers and, finally, as parliamentary candidates, MPs and peers. This History Group booklet contains the stories of the women who shaped British Liberalism –…
Emlyn Hooson and the Welsh Liberal Party, 1962-1979
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The thesis will assess Hooson’s influence on the Welsh Liberal Party during this period by paying particular attention to the organisation, policy process and electoral record under his leadership. PhD research at Cardiff University.
The emergence of the ‘public service ethos’
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I am interested in analysing how self-interest and patronage was challenged by the advent of impartial inspectorates, public servants and local authorities in provincial Britain in the mid 19th century. Much work has been done on the emergence of a ‘liberal culture’ in the central civil service in Whitehall, but much work needs to be…
The life of Professor Reginald W Revans, 1907-2003
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Any information anyone has on Revans’ Liberal Party involvement would be most welcome. We are particularly keen to know when he joined the party and any involvement he may have had in campaigning issues. We know he was very interested in pacifism. Any information, oral history submissions, location of papers or references most welcome.
An analysis of the reform of the House of Lords, 1911-2000
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Supervisor: Professor Vernon B. Bogdanor
Liberalism against democracy: a study of the life, thought and work of Robert Lowe, to 1867
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Supervisor, Dr Simon J D Green
Inventing economic imperialism: British Liberals change their minds about capitalism and war
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Supervisor – Professor Michael S. Freeden
Shopkeepers and gentlemen: the liberal politics of early Victorian London.
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Supervisor – Dr. Peter Mandler
The ‘politick personality’: Edmund Burke’s political ideas and the Lockean inheritance
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Supervisor – Professor Fred Rosen
The Labour and Liberal parties in an area of Conservative ascendancy: the case of Gloucestershire
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Supervisor – Mr. A. William Purdue
The political dynamics of N.E. Wales, with special reference to the Liberal party, 1918-35
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Supervisors – Professor Duncan M. Tanner and Dr. William P. Griffith
Land, liberty and empire: Josiah C. Wedgwood and radical politics, 1905-24
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Supervisor – Dr. Anthony C. Howe
The prince of the Whigs: the life and career of William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
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Supervisor – Dr. Leslie G. Mitchell