We, the nation - A.J. Davies

The British Convervative Party is one of the most successful political organisations the world has ever seen. In terms of longevity, power and influence it has left its counterparts and rivals, both here and on the continent, far behind. How has it been possible for a party with its origins in pre-industrial values such as tradition, loyalty and continuity, to not only survive but become the political and power-hungry colossus it is today?

With perceptive assessment of the Conservatives' power bases, ideology and relationships with the media, monarchy and Europe, A.J. Davies strips away the mystique and addresses the issues that count. From Sir Robert Peel to John Major, from the humblest party activist to the men and women in grey suits, We, The Nation is a tough, honest and scrupulously independent survey that places the Conservatives in a socio-historical as well as a political context, and provides a fascinating insight into the changing face of British society and political life.