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The Rise of Conservative Thought in Post-War Britain
This chapter explores the emergence of a conservative counter-revolution in the UK, focused on the ideological shifts at Peterhouse College, Cambridge, during the post-war decades. It highlights the clash between Edward Heath and Margaret Thatcher during the 1975 Conservative leadership election and the growing opposition to European integration. The narrative underscores the rise of Thatcherism as a reaction to the socio-political landscape of the 1970s, shaped by key figures and events that redefined British conservatism.
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