{"product_id":"emlyn-hooson-and-the-welsh-nicholas-k-alderton-9781837722976","title":"Emlyn Hooson and the Welsh Liberal Party, 1962-1979","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe untold story of Emlyn Hooson and the fight to reshape Welsh Liberalism.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For decades, the Welsh Liberal Party has been overshadowed in political history, often sidelined in favor of Labour and Plaid Cymru. Emlyn Hooson and the Welsh Liberal Party, 1962-1979 reexamines this crucial period, offering the first in-depth account of Hooson's leadership and his bold efforts to reform and redefine Welsh Liberalism. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Following his 1962 by-election victory in Montgomery, Hooson recognized the party's structural weaknesses and spearheaded a sweeping reorganization, transforming it into a distinct Welsh state party federated with the British Liberals. This book traces his tenure, exploring party organization, policy formation, electoral struggles, and the key figures--especially the often-overlooked women--who kept the movement alive. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This study challenges dominant narratives and restores the Welsh Liberals to their rightful place in history. It reassesses Hooson's legacy beyond recent portrayals, making it essential reading for enthusiasts of Welsh political history--shedding new light on a defining era of Welsh democracy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nicholas K. Alderton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1837722978\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781837722976\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Wales Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Nicholas K. Alderton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46927913353471,"sku":"9781837722976","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7bd7b385-c84a-41a2-bba8-cdb2361d6f0a.jpg?v=1749373358","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/emlyn-hooson-and-the-welsh-nicholas-k-alderton-9781837722976","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}