George Owers

George Owers, historian and author of The Rage of Party, explores late 17th–early 18th century British politics. He traces the rise of Whig and Tory identities from the Popish Plot and Exclusion crisis. He maps how the Glorious Revolution, war, patronage, and violent elections reshaped power, the Lords, Jacobitism, and the creation of Britain and modern finance.

George Owers, a historian and author, delves into the Whig-Tory divide that shaped modern Britain and echoes through today's culture wars. He traces political conflicts back to the 17th century, highlighting religious tensions and their influence on contemporary issues like education and abortion. Owers argues that modern identity politics resemble sacred beliefs, fueling societal conflict. He also illustrates how political elites' personalities influence cultural shifts and warns against the myth of a neutral state, revealing the persistent tension between various ideologies.

George Owers, historian and author of The Rage of Party, unpacks late 17th–early 18th century Britain. He traces the rise of Whigs and Tories, the Glorious Revolution’s boost to Parliament, and how war, finance and propaganda forged party politics. Short, lively takes on elections, corruption, and the birth of the modern political press.