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Loulou
This selection of extracts (written between 1880 and 1895) from theunpublished journals of Lewis Harcourt is designed as a companionvolume to Harcourt and Son, the political biography of the Victorianstatesman Sir William Harcourt published in 2004 (FDUP). LewisHarcourt was the constant companion and confidential secretary of hisfather, who, during the period covered by these journals, was homesecretary and chancellor of the exchequer in the last three ofGladstone's four Liberal governments. The journals provide an insider'sview of the party politics of the period, since Lewis Harcourt wasclosely acquainted with all his father's colleagues, including JohnMorley, Joseph Chamberlain, Charles Dilke, and Gladstone himself.
Harcourt and Son
The title of the book reflects the fact that throughout his ministerial career, as home secretary and chancellor of the exchequer under Gladstone, Harcourt was supported by his son Lewis ("Loulou"), who acted as private secretary and confidential advisor, and whose unpublished journals were one of the main sources for the book. The author also made extensive use of other contemporary diaries (particularly those of John Morley, only recently made accessible) and thousands of manuscript letters to and from Harcourt."--Jacket.
Liberalism and Liberal Politics in Edwardian England
First published in 1986, Liberalism and Liberal Politics in Edwardian England makes a lively contribution to the historical debate over whether the Liberal Party was already threatened by decline before the First World War. It challenges the current orthodoxy among historians of the Liberal Party, arguing that neither the new liberalism nor the progressive alliance with Labour helped to make it more attractive to working-class voters. Dr. Bernstein takes a wide view of liberal ideology and policies, stressing that the new liberalism cannot be treated in isolation from traditional domestic and external policies. He examines the crucial relationship between party leaders and constituency activists and argues that the party was more effective when the leadership could mobilize the activists in support of traditional domestic and foreign policies such as peace and retrenchment, free trade, education and temperance reform, land reform, the House of Lords and Irish Home Rule. This book will be welcomed by both scholars and students of history and political science.
A New Imperial History
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The Great Church Crisis and the End of English Erastianism, 1898-1906
This book traces the history of the "Church Crisis", a conflict between the Protestant and Anglo-Catholic (Ritualist) parties within the Church of England between 1898 and 1906. During this period, increasing numbers of Britons embraced Anglo-Catholicism and even converted to Roman Catholicism. Consequent fears that Catholicism was undermining the "Protestant" heritage of the established church led to a moral panic. The Crisis led to a temporary revival of Erastianism as protestant groups sought to stamp out Catholicism within the established church through legislation whilst Anglo-Catholics, who valued ecclesiastical autonomy, opposed any such attempts. The eventual victory of forces in fav...
The Politics of Drink in England, from Gladstone to Lloyd George
This book is about alcoholic drink, political parties, and pressure groups. From the 1870s into the 1920s, excessive drinking by urban workers frightened the major political parties. They all wanted to reduce the number of public houses. It was not easy to find a way that would satisfy temperance reformers, many of them prohibitionists, and the licensed drink trade. Brewers demanded compensation when pubs were closed, but temperance reformers were vehemently opposed to this. The book highlights a prolonged struggle of vested interests and ideologies in this regard, showing that a Royal Commission in 1899 helped break the stalemate. In a controversial deal, brewers got compensation, but they had to pay for closing some of their own pubs. Later, during the First World War, the government experimented with an alternative to closing public houses, disinterested or non-commercial management, and considered State Purchase of the entire drink trade.
Journals of the House of Lords
Appendices accompany vols. 64, 67-71.
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The Oxford Encyclopedia of Canadian History
In 'The Oxford Encyclopedia of Canadian History', DigiCat Publishing offers a defining exploration of the rich tapestry of Canada's past, presenting a manifold collection that spans across various epochs and dimensions of historical inquiry. This edition employs a meticulous curatorial approach to collate an anthology of seminal works, casting a studious eye over the milestones of Canadian history. Within each entry, readers will discern a harmonious blend of rigorous scholarship and accessible narrative, an intersection reflecting both the profound depth and the evolving perspectives of Canadian historiography. The compendium embodies not only a panoramic view of Canada's lineage but also t...
