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100 1 _aBlease, W. Lyon
_q(Walter Lyon),
_d1884-1963
245 1 2 _aA Short History of English Liberalism
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-12-21
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- Politics and government
653 _aLiberal Party (Great Britain)
653 _aLiberalism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34713
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