02427cam a22003253u 4500 34713 UtSlPG 20260610133807.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Blease, W. Lyon (Walter Lyon), 1884-1963 A Short History of English Liberalism Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-12-21 Produced by Brian Foley, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "A Short History of English Liberalism" by W. Lyon Blease is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution of Liberalism within British politics over the past century and a half, focusing on its philosophical foundations and its ongoing struggle against established Toryism. It sheds light on the principles of individual freedom and the importance of equal opportunity in political and social systems. The opening of the text sets the stage for an in-depth discussion on the key ideological differences between Liberalism and its opposing force, Toryism. Blease emphasizes Liberalism as not merely a political policy but a "habit of mind" that champions the equal worth of individuals and their right to self-development. He argues that Liberalism has effectively influenced various facets of society, including politics, religion, and art, emphasizing the gradual progression toward a more inclusive and equitable state. Throughout the initial chapters, Blease presents a framework for analyzing the historical trajectory of these ideas, laying out the conflicts between traditional class structures and the evolving ideals of individual freedom and societal development. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- Politics and government Liberal Party (Great Britain) Liberalism https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34713 75559 75559