CES: "Conservative Political Parties and the Birth of Democracy in Europe"

Date and Time

April 8, 2016
02:15PM - 04:00PM EDT

Location

Adolphus Busch Hall, Hoffmann Room
The attendees will discuss two chapters of a book in progress that develops a new perspective on the role played by conservative political parties in the process of democratization in Europe, focusing in these chapters on the case of Britain and its comparative implications.

Please note: There is no presentation and the paper should be read in advance: "Conservative Political Parties and the Birth of Modern Democracy In Europe", Chapters 2 and 4

Daniel Ziblatt Professor of Government, Harvard UniversityDiscussant: Noam Gidron Graduate Student in Government, Harvard University
Sponsors: Seminar on the State and Capitalism since 1800Contact: Peter Hall, phall@fas.harvard.edu