Dictionary Of Labour Biography: Volume Ii
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A landmark work of historical scholarship, Dictionary of Labour Biography: Volume II presents meticulously researched biographical entries on the men and women who shaped the British labour movement from its earliest roots through the twentieth century. Compiled by Joyce M. Bellamy and John Saville, this authoritative reference volume chronicles the lives of trade unionists, cooperative pioneers, socialist activists, and political figures whose contributions to working-class history have often been overlooked by mainstream historiography. Each entry details an individual's origins, career, ideological commitments, and lasting impact, drawing on primary sources, archival records, and contemporary accounts to construct portraits of remarkable depth and precision. The tone is rigorously academic yet accessible, making it an indispensable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone with a serious interest in the social and political history of labour. As the second installment in a multi-volume series, it stands as a testament to the editors' monumental effort to preserve and illuminate the collective memory of the labour movement.
Author: Joyce M Bellamy And John Saville
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Augustus M Kelley Publishers
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of historical scholarship, Dictionary of Labour Biography: Volume II presents meticulously researched biographical entries on the men and women who shaped the British labour movement from its earliest roots through the twentieth century. Compiled by Joyce M. Bellamy and John Saville, this authoritative reference volume chronicles the lives of trade unionists, cooperative pioneers, socialist activists, and political figures whose contributions to working-class history have often been overlooked by mainstream historiography. Each entry details an individual's origins, career, ideological commitments, and lasting impact, drawing on primary sources, archival records, and contemporary accounts to construct portraits of remarkable depth and precision. The tone is rigorously academic yet accessible, making it an indispensable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone with a serious interest in the social and political history of labour. As the second installment in a multi-volume series, it stands as a testament to the editors' monumental effort to preserve and illuminate the collective memory of the labour movement.