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Liberal History
- A Concise History of the Liberal Party, SDP and Liberal Democrats
- Narrated by: Patricia Brake
- Length: 1 hr and 36 mins
- Categories: History, Europe
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Summary
Political liberalism in Britain: the history of the Liberal Democrats and their predecessor parties, the Liberal Party and the SDP, from the earliest days of liberal thought in the 17th century to the Liberal Democrat-Conservative coalition and the 2015 and 2017 elections.
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- Mr
- 15-06-19
fabulous extremely interesting a must read
This is an incrediblily informative Book I recommend and interested in history or politics reads it.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-02-20
Good Quick Summary
Enjoyable quick listen that covers key areas of LD history. Good starting point for newbies!