A History of the Tory Party: 1640-1714 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781025717067)

"A History of the Tory Party 1640-1714" is a definitive study of the origins and evolution of one of Britain's most influential political factions. Covering the tumultuous period from the onset of the Long Parliament to the death of Queen Anne, Keith Feiling meticulously traces the ideological and social foundations of Toryism. The work explores the party's development through the English Civil War, the challenges of the Commonwealth, and the restoration of the monarchy, culminating in the complex political landscape of the early eighteenth century.

Feiling examines the core tenets of the Tory identity, including loyalty to the Crown and the Church of England, while analyzing the shifting alliances and internal conflicts that defined the era. Key historical figures and pivotal constitutional moments are brought to life, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of how the party navigated the transition from dynastic loyalty to a structured parliamentary force. This scholarly analysis remains a vital resource for anyone interested in British constitutional history, the evolution of the two-party system, and the political legacies of the Stuart age.

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