Encyclopedia of British and Irish Political Organizations: Parties, Groups, and Movements of the Twentieth CenturyThis reference work embraces the spectrum of organized political activity in the British Isles. It includes over 2500 organizations in 1700 separate entries. Arrangement is in 20 main subject sections, covering the three main political parties (Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat), together with other areas such as the far right, the far left, peace campaigns, think tanks, women's groups and ethnic minority movements.There are sections on Ireland (north and south), Scotland, Wales and Europe, each introduced by a historical sketch and overview. |
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Chronology of Select Events 190098 | 5 |
Agriculture Land and Environment | 21 |
Conservative Party | 36 |
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