Christian Socialism as Political Ideology: The Formation of the British Christian Left, 1877-1945

By Anthony Williams and Anthony A.J. Williams

Book Overview

In this book, Anthony Williams investigates the history of Christian Socialist thought in Britain from the late nineteenth to mid-twentieth century. Through analysis of the writings of ten key Christian Socialists from the period, Williams reframes the ideology of Christian Socialism as a coherent and influential body of political thought - moving the study of Christian Socialism away from historical narratives and towards political ideology.

The book sheds new light on a key period in British political development, in particular Williams demonstrates how the growth of the Christian Socialist movement exercised a profound impact on the formation of the British Labour party, which would go on to radically change 20th century politics in Britain.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0755634993
• ISBN13: 9780755634996
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"