Notes on Policy (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Stephen Leslie Norris

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483325686 ISBN 13: 9780483325685

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Notes on Policy examines Liberal Unionist ideas and the push for national unity in Britain.

This concise sketch surveys the political landscape around 1885–1907, explaining what it means to be a Liberal Unionist and how unity within the Empire is framed. It lays out the author’s view of Liberalism, the balance between liberty and tradition, and the challenges of keeping the union intact while pursuing reform.

It also examines the structure and reform of Parliament, including the House of Lords and the House of Commons, and discusses how constitutional change might bring greater balance and accountability to British democracy. Across these pages the author weaves in historical figures and pivotal debates to illuminate the era’s pressing questions.

• Historical context for Liberal Unionism and its core principles
• How reform, unity, and constitutional questions shape policy ideas
• Debates about the upper and lower houses of Parliament and potential reforms
• Key figures and moments that influenced early 20th-century British politics

Ideal for readers of political history and early 20th‑century British politics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483325686
• ISBN 13: 9780483325685
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 104