Format:
xix, 407 p., [16] p. of plates
,
ill. : 24 cm
Edition:
1. publ.
ISBN:
0198201648
Content:
"'The most lovable figure in modern politics' was how A.J.P. Taylor described the Christian Pacifist, George Lansbury. At 73 he took over the helm of the Labour Party of only 46 MPs in the Depression years of the 1930s
Content:
Throughout a remarkable life, Lansbury remained an extraordinary politician of the people, associated with a multitude of crusades for social justice. He resigned from Parliament to support 'Votes for Women', and for the next ten years edited the
Content:
In 1921 Lansbury led the 'Poplar Rates Rebellion' - when thirty Labour councillors went willingly to prison in defiance of the government, the courts, and their own party leadership.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [364]-392) and index
Language:
English
Subjects:
Political Science
Keywords:
Lansbury, George 1859-1940
;
Labour Party
;
Geschichte 1890-1940
;
Biografie
;
Biografie
URL:
http://www.h-net.org/review/hrev-a0e3p9-aa
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0613/2002035575-d.html
Bookmarklink
