Journal of Liberal Democrat History 23
Journal of Liberal Democrat History 23

Contents
Liberal leaderships
As the Liberal Democrats enter their second leadership contest, Robert Ingham looks at contests of the past.
Old heroes for a new leader
Liberal Democrat leadership candidates describe their historical inspirations.
Lloyd George and the Conservative Party
As politicians today grapple with the so-called ‘Third Way,’ perhaps they should consider the lessons of the past.
Gladstone and books
The Gladstone Lecture, given at St Deiniol’s Library, Hawarden, on 8 July 1998, in the centenary year of Gladstone’s death.
Mill on limited liability partnerships
Not only a notable philosopher, John Stuart Mill was also active on many political issues of the day. Robert Ingham looks at one, topical once again.
Report: Liberalism and nationalism: allies or enemies?
Report of LDHG meeting of March 1999, with Donald Gorrie MP and Gordon Lishman.
William Lygon
Biography of William Lygon, 7th Earl Beauchamp (1872-1938).
Archives: University of Hull
Liberal and related archives at the University of Hull.
In My Own Time
Review of Jeremy Thorpe, In My Own Time (Politico's Publishing, 1999).
Rinkagate: the rise and fall of Jeremy Thorpe
Review of Simon Freeman and Barrie Penrose, Rinkagate: the rise and fall of Jeremy Thorpe (Bloomsbury, 1996).
Great Parliamentary Scandals
Review of Matthew Parris, Great Parliamentary Scandals (Robson Books, 1995).
Landowner and minister
Review of Angus Hawkins and John Powell (eds.), The Journal of John Wodehouse, First Earl Kimberley, 1862-1902 (Cambridge University Press, 1997).
Politics on TV
Review of, Party Political Broadcasts: The Greatest Hits (Politico's Publishing, VHS).
The 'New Liberalism'
Review of George L. Bernstein, Liberalism and Liberal Politics in Edwardian England (Allen & Unwin, 1986).