Conservatism by Mark Garnett

Conservatism by Mark Garnett

An account of British conservativism which avoids the usual confusion between the ideology and the stated principles of a party which prides itself on an ability to change its views according to circumstances.

Mark Garnett deftly interweaves history, philosophy and politics to create a readable and punchy narrative of the development of conservatism in its natural habitat of the British Conservative Party, leavened by pithy observations and sardonic humourVital background for anyone trying to understand how the party of Europe, morality and fiscal responsibility became the party of Brexit, Johnson and Truss.

-- Kieron O’Hara, University of Southampton

Mark Garnett has produced a highly readable account of the Conservative Party which weaves together thought and practice very effectively. It confirms my view of him as one of the best scholars on the Conservative Party today. I strongly recommend it for students and the general reader alike.

-- Kevin Hickson, University of Liverpool

In this wide-ranging and engaging account of the interplay of ideas, personalities and events in the history of the Conservative Party over two centuries Mark Garnett explores how the pursuit of office and changing circumstances have emptied Conservatism of ideological coherence. A frank and stimulating guide to the Conservative Party and the roots of its present discontents.

-- Andrew Gamble, University of Sheffield

Mark Garnett is a writer and political historian who has taught at several UK universities. He has written widely on Brtitish politics, including acclaimed biographies of Tory grandees, Keith Joseph and Willie Whitelaw.

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ISBN 13	9781788215046
ISBN 10	1788215044
Title	Conservatism
Author	Mark Garnett
Series	Short Histories
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Agenda Publishing
Year published	2023-03-30
Number of pages	208
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