British Party Politics, 1852-1886

by Angus Hawkins

Between 1852 and 1886 British politics moved from a system of 'parliamentary government' towards a two party system. This book looks at why and how this change happened and analyses the long-term implications it had for British politics.

335 pages, Hardcover

First published December 15, 1997

About the author

Angus Hawkins was Fellow of Keble College, Oxford. He was a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, and he earned his doctorate from the University of London.