Thesis Chapters by Nicholas M Cott
MA Dissertation, 1997
A microscopic study of Liberal-Labour relations in the era of the secret Macdonald-Gladstone Pact... more A microscopic study of Liberal-Labour relations in the era of the secret Macdonald-Gladstone Pact in Burnley, Stockport and Warrington. It shows different political cultures meant different type of relationships and a great deal of party competition. It helps to reveal much about the confused relationship between Liberals and Labour on the eve of World War I.
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PhD Thesis, 2015
Consideration of recruitment of Liberal politicians into the Conservative party, in the first thi... more Consideration of recruitment of Liberal politicians into the Conservative party, in the first third of the twentieth century, is an important but under-explored aspect of the political realignment which saw the demise of the Liberal party and the rise of a new duopoly between the Conservative and Labour parties. A specific and detailed investigation of the phenomenon is necessary. This study provides an opportunity to appreciate the nature of how individual Liberal politicians reacted to changing political circumstances with the weakening of the Liberal party. It examines a range of relevant factors – both of a long-term and immediate nature – and undertakes comparative analysis of the careers of the relevant politicians, including not only prominent politicians but also less well-known ones to assist in ensuring that the topic avoids being merely a study of high politics. All findings point to a diverse range of issues which influenced political thinking about party allegiances, but broadly these relate to the growth of a shared political agenda, between Liberals and Conservatives. Some Liberals wanted positively to coalesce with Conservatives, forming relationships, both in Parliament and in the constituencies, which eventually brought them inside the Conservative party or close to it, whilst others, by contrast, almost fell into working with the Conservatives due to political pressures over time. All seemed to suffer some level of disaffection from the Liberal party, which was therefore a key ingredient in hastening their change of party.
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Consultancy report: Evidence for a Faculty project about BAME students and History teaching in Hi... more Consultancy report: Evidence for a Faculty project about BAME students and History teaching in Higher Education led by Dr John Slight at Open University.
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Journal of Liberal History, 1999
Since the Liberal Nationals first divided from the official Liberals and eventually merged with t... more Since the Liberal Nationals first divided from the official Liberals and eventually merged with the Conservatives, they have often been regarded as Tory cuckoos in the Liberal nest. This article re-evaluates their role.
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Journal of Liberal History, 2001
Why the Liberal Party failed to patch up effectively its first major post-war split, between the ... more Why the Liberal Party failed to patch up effectively its first major post-war split, between the supporters of Asquith and those of Lloyd George.
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