2074 The Growth of the British Party System Volume I 1640-1923, by Ivor Bulmer-Thomas (read 19 Apr 1987) This is an excellent book. It covers the period from 1640 to 1923. The early years are quickly gotten through, and the later years are very detailed. I found the details of the years 1918-1923, which I knew little of, most interesting. I have read so much on the years 1906-1918 that the account of those years added little new, though I think I should read Mr. Balfour's Poodle, since George Dangerfield is a great writer. This book I have just read was written in 1965, and does a very good job on its subject. It is, as I said, an excellent book. ( )