Journal of Liberal History 45
Journal of Liberal History 45

Contents
Joseph and Seebohm Rowntree
The careers of social reformers and committed Liberals Joseph (1836-1925) and Seebohm (1871-1954) Rowntree.
The flawed strategy of the SDP
Argues that the SDP ultimately failed because its strategy was fundamentally flawed.
Richard Cobden and British Imperialism
Cobden’s critique of British imperialism.
Conrad Russell: An appreciation
Appreciation of the life of the historian and Liberal Democrat peer (and Honorary President of the History Group).
Religion and politics
Religion and politics. The impact of the Bradlaugh case on the Berwick-upon-Tweed by-elections of 1880 and 1881.
From angry young man to simmering old guru
Interview with Tony Greaves.
Letters to the Editor: Issue 45
Speeches and names (Michael Meadowcroft); Counterfactuals (Andrew Hudson); Spectacular victories (Larry Iles); Auntie Nell, the mole (Anne Roberts).
Report: Liberals in Liverpool Their Legacy
Report of the Liberal Democrat History Group meeting, March 2004 in Southport, with Sir Trevor Jones and Cllr Mike Storey.
Permission campaigning
Review of Paul Richards, How to Win an Election (2nd edition; Politico's 2004).
The diary of a somebody
Review of John Vincent (ed.), The Diaries of Edward Henry Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby (1826-93): A Selection (Leopard's Head Press, 2003).