Journal of Liberal History

England Objects to the Treaty of Versailles, June 1, 1919

Journal of Liberal History

For the discussion and research of Liberal, Liberal Democrat and SDP history

1976-1988

  • Russell Johnston, 1932-2008

    Scottish Liberal politics was dominated for over thirty years (1965-95 and beyond) by two figures: David Steel and Russell Johnston. Of the former, much has been written; of the latter, surprisingly little. I am therefore researching with a view to writing a biography of Russell. If any readers can help – with records, other written…

  • The changing face of election campaigning

    An interview with Chris Rennard, former Director of Campaigns and Chief Executive of the Liberal Democrats, about election campaigning.

  • The straight line deviationist

    Review of Dick Taverne, Against the Tide (Biteback Publishing, 2014).

  • The Pact

    Review of Jonathan Kirkup, The Lib–Lab Pact – A Parliamentary Agreement, 1977–78 (Palgrave Macmillan, 2015).

  • Churchill Archives Centre

    Liberal archives at the Churchill Archives Centre at Cambridge.

  • Ploughing his own furrow

    Review of Norman Baker, Against the Grain (Biteback Publishing, 2015).

  • The legacy of Roy Jenkins

    Evening meeting of the Liberal History Group, 27 June 2016, with John Campbell and David Steel. Chair: Dick Newby.

  • Richard Livsey and the politics of Brecon and Radnor

    A review of the life and political career of Richard Livsey, Lord Livsey of Talgarth (1935–2010).

  • Jeremy’s story

    Review of Michael Bloch, Jeremy Thorpe (Little, Brown, 2014).

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