Conservatism, imperialism and appeasement : the political career of Douglas Hogg, first Viscount Hailsham 1922-38
By using the political career of the leading Conservative Douglas Hogg, 1st Viscount Hailsham, as a prism, this thesis explores important aspects of inter-war British politics. Considering that Hailsham held key posts during the 1920s and 1930s, his career has attracted less historical coverage than one would expect. By charting his important role in the policy-making process, this study sheds light upon the major challenges facing Conservative leaders and enhances our understanding of British politics during this turbulent period. Hailsham helped shape the moderate form of Conservatism that asserted itself at this time and became intimately involved in formulating Britainâs imperial, defence and foreign policies. Hailshamâs contribution to the Conservativesâ response to the rise of the Labour Party during Britainâs newfound age of mass democracy emphasises the intricacies of inter-war Conservatism. Notwithstanding the overwhelmingly working class electorate, the Conservatives were the dominant party at the polls and this study demonstrates that Hailsham played no small part in the Conservativesâ highly successful inter-war appeal. By the end of the 1920s, he had assumed such a prominent position
Cooper, Christopher
JN101 Great Britain
Conservatism, imperialism and appeasement : the political career of Douglas Hogg, first Viscount Hailsham 1922-38. By using the political career of the leading Conservative Douglas Hogg, 1st Viscount Hailsham, as a prism, this thesis explores important aspects of inter-war British politics. Considering that Hailsham held key posts during the 1920s and 1930s, his career has attracted less historical coverage than one would expect. By charting his important role in the policy-making process, this study sheds light upon the major challenges facing Conservative leaders and enhances our understanding of British politics during this turbulent period. Hailsham helped shape the moderate form of Conservatism that asserted itself at this time and became intimately involved in formulating Britainâs imperial, defence and foreign policies. Hailshamâs contribution to the Conservativesâ response to the rise of the Labour Party during Britainâs newfound age of mass democracy emphasises the intricacies of inter-war Conservatism. Notwithstanding the overwhelmingly working class electorate, the Conservatives were the dominant party at the polls and this study demonstrates that Hailsham played no small part in the Conservativesâ highly successful inter-war appeal. By the end of the 1920s, he had assumed such a prominent position
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