Lord Liverpool and Liberal Toryism
1820 to 1827

This book was based upon the author's Thirlwall Prize-winning essay from 1939, providing an account of Lord Liverpool's political career.

W. R. Brock (Author)

9781107425767, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 21 August 2014

310 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 1.8 cm, 0.34 kg

First published in 1941, this book was based upon the author's Thirlwall Prize-winning essay from 1939. The text provides an account of Lord Liverpool's political career and Prime Ministership, with particular emphasis on the period 1820 to 1827 and the rise of 'liberal Toryism'. Appendices, explanatory notes and a detailed bibliography are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in nineteenth-century British history and political history.

Preface
1. Introduction. The early career of Lord Liverpool
2. The character and opinions of Lord Liverpool
3. Lord Liverpool as Prime Minister
4. Government, party and public opinion in 1820
5. The transformation of the government
6. Economic liberalism
7. Liverpool and Canning
Appendix A. The mercantile interest
Appendix B. Canning's supposed negotiations with the Whigs
Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]