British Political History, 1867-2001: Democracy and Decline

This third edition of British Political History, 1867–2001 is an accessible summary of major political developments in British history over the last 140 years.

Analyzing the changing nature of British society and Britain's role on the world stage, Malcolm Pearce and Geoffrey Stewart also outline the growth of democracy and the growth in the power of the state against a background of party politics.

New coverage includes:

• domestic affairs from 1992 to 2001
• John Major's Government
• the creati...