Routledge Peel and the Conservative Party 1830-1850 (Seminar Studies)

Product Description Sir Robert Peel dominated political life for more than two decades and has been described as the 'founder of modern conservatism.' This book analyzes the career of Sir Robert Peel in relation to the development of the Conservative Party in the early 19th century. It discusses Peel's conception of Conservatism, and his work as Prime Minister. About the Author Paul Adelman was formerly Reader in History at Kingston University.