‘A witty, lucid investigation into one of the great mysteries of our time’ JONATHAN COE
‘Should be read and enjoyed by readers on the left, right and centre’ David Edgerton, TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT
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Why is British politics often played on Conservative terms? What does this say about our democracy? In his revealing book, Samuel Earle explores the roots of the current crisis and the real reasons behind the concerning success of the Conservatives, from their roots in the 18th-century upper class to the disproportionate influence of the British press and their control over national identity. He sheds light on the historical appeal of the Conservatives among the working classes and why the Labour Party often disappoints.
The book Tory Nation describes the shaping of Britain through the remarkable power of one party over us. Only by looking back at our history, Earle argues, can we understand how we got here – and how we may find a way out.
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‘Written with historical depth and literary flair’ NEW STATESMAN
‘Earle has set out clearly and eloquently why our democracy is incapable of solving our political problems’ ROBERT VERKAIK, author of Posh Boys
‘Gripping and indispensable’ NESRINE MALIK, author of We Need New Stories
Pages: 304, Year of Publication: 0504, Dimensions: 15.3x15.3cm
