Description
Book SynopsisIdeas of the Liberal Party: Perceptions, Agendas, and Liberal Politics in the House of Commons, 1832-1852 utilizes previous unexamined archival material of backbench members of parliament to reveal the emergence and development of early- to mid-nineteenth century liberalism.
- Utilizesprevious unexamined archival material of backbench members of parliament
- Analyzes crucial votes in the House of Commons to illuminate the importance of the development of the liberal party to the politics of the period
- Presents a fresh and insightful analysis ofnineteenth century politics
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
Notes on the Text
Abbreviations
List of Figures and Tables
Introduction
The Self-Perception, Construction and Presentation of a Liberal Party and a Liberal Politics in the House of Commons 1832-52
1: Liberal Terms and Liberal Labels
2: Liberal Politics in the Constituencies and the House of Commons
3: Liberal Party Control
4: The Liberal Brigade, the Speakership and Lichfield House:Ideas of Co-operation among Liberal Groups in 1835
Liberal Agendas in Conflict and Consensus: Ideas, Issues, Language and Behaviour among Liberal Party MPs 1832-52
5: Appropriation and the Formation of the Parliamentary Liberal Party
6: Symbolism and Responsibility: Church Rates and Expectations of the Liberal Party
7: Irish Religion in British Politics: The Maynooth Difficulties for Liberal Party MPs
8: Free Trade Agendas: The Construction of an Article of Faith, 1837-50
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
