The subject of this work is of importance to all interested in British politics – whether supportive of the Conservatives or not. This book, in helping stimulate discussion about where the party has been, enriches our understanding of where the party may go next. I commend it to broad attention.

Lord Carrington, former British Foreign Secretary and Secretary General, NATO, Endorsement

This thought-provoking collection unites leading experts, new researchers and an elder statesman to reconsider Britain's oldest surviving political party. Ideal reading for students and politicians alike.

Dr Geoffrey Hicks, Senior Lecturer in Modern British History, University of East Anglia, UK, Endorsement

Understanding the UK Conservative Party, its past, present and future is of utmost relevance to all those studying British politics. This contribution represents an impressive array of views, is timely, and will most certainly have lasting value for those considering politicians from Winston Churchill to Margaret Thatcher.

Dr David J Hornsby, Lecturer in International Relations, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, Endorsement

A varied collection of chapters... all of which have enough about them to engage the interest of readers keen either to find out more about the Conservative Party's history or to test what they think they know already against a fresh take or two. Useful to anyone teaching courses on the Conservatives and conservatism, whether they ply their trade in Politics or History, [and] a collection that is well worth reading...for anyone with an interest in all things Conservative.

Twentieth Century British History, Tim Bale, Queen Mary University of London, UK

It is pleasing that this volume provides a particularly insightful, readable and relevant collection of essays on the ideological and historical foundations of the British Conservative Party.

Tristan Martin, Newcastle University, Political Studies Review Volume 13, Issue 2