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The Conservative Party and the Trade Unions

The Conservative Party and the Trade Unions

Peter Dorey

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
1995
Materia
Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9780415064873

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An examiniation of the attitudes and policies of the Conservative party towards the trade unions from the mid 19th century, linking these to wider political circumstances and exploring the key personalities involved.

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