A history of British socialism

By Max Beer

Book Overview

Where did British socialism come from, and what did it hope to change? Ideas can change a nation. In this political history classic, Marxist historian Max Beer traces the rise of the British socialist movement from the pressures of industrial revolution Britain and nineteenth century Britain's turbulent class struggles to the organised parties and trade unions of the early twentieth century. Drawing on parliamentary debates, pamphlets, and the lived experience of workers, he offers a comprehensive socialist history that links theory to the daily realities of labour, poverty, and power. From early radicals and utopian reformers through trade unionism, Fabian Society history, and the origins of British Labour Party politics, Beer examines how marxism and social reform interacted, collided, and reshaped the public sphere. Clear, forceful prose and a keen sense of academic social history make this an essential guide for political science students, a reliable reference for historians, and a compelling read for anyone curious about labour movement history and the making of modern Britain. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Ideal for serious libraries and for readers discovering classic Labour thought for the first time, it speaks both to contemporary debates and to those who treasure enduring works of scholarship and political imagination.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 935360740X
• ISBN13: 9789353607401
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"