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  • © 1994

The Liberal Ascendancy, 1830–1886

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  1. T. A. Jenkins
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Part of the book series: British Studies Series (BRSS)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. The Spirit of Reform

    • T. A. Jenkins
    Pages 1-43

  3. The Slow Birth of Liberal England

    • T. A. Jenkins
    Pages 44-75

  5. The Rise and Fall of Gladstonian Liberalism

    • T. A. Jenkins
    Pages 110-150

  6. Whigs, Radicals and Gladstonians

    • T. A. Jenkins
    Pages 151-196

  7. The Crisis of Late-Victorian Liberalism

    • T. A. Jenkins
    Pages 197-228

  8. Conclusion

    • T. A. Jenkins
    Pages 229-233

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 234-252
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About this book

The diverse coalition of forces that came to be known as the Liberal party dominated British politics in the period between 1830 and 1886. This book seeks to account for the remarkable success of the Liberals by analysing who they were, both in parliament and in the constituencies, and showing how they managed to inter-relate. But at the same time it is emphasised that the dominance of the Liberals was seldom a simple matter, let alone a foregone conclusion. The complex story of the Liberal ascendancy requires the interweaving of high political strategy, the practical business of government, the electoral position of the party, and the development of Liberal ideology. It also involves assessing the personalities of outstanding individuals such as Earl Grey, Lord John Russell, Lord Palmerston, and W.E. Gladstone.
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