Dictionary Of Labour Biography: Volume 1
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Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
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A landmark work of historical scholarship, Dictionary of Labour Biography: Volume I presents meticulously researched biographical entries on the men and women who shaped the British labour movement from its earliest origins through the twentieth century. Compiled by Joyce M. Bellamy and John Saville, this authoritative reference 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 background, organizational affiliations, ideological commitments, and lasting impact, drawing on primary sources, archival records, and contemporary accounts to construct a richly textured portrait of labour's human foundations. The tone is rigorously academic yet deeply humanizing, ensuring that these biographical subjects emerge not merely as historical footnotes but as vital agents of social and political change. An indispensable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone with a serious interest in the development of the British left, this volume stands as the first in a celebrated series that collectively constitutes one of the most comprehensive records of labour history ever assembled.
Author: Joyce M. Bellamy And John Saville
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Augustus M. Kelley Publishers
Edition: First Edition
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 I presents meticulously researched biographical entries on the men and women who shaped the British labour movement from its earliest origins through the twentieth century. Compiled by Joyce M. Bellamy and John Saville, this authoritative reference 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 background, organizational affiliations, ideological commitments, and lasting impact, drawing on primary sources, archival records, and contemporary accounts to construct a richly textured portrait of labour's human foundations. The tone is rigorously academic yet deeply humanizing, ensuring that these biographical subjects emerge not merely as historical footnotes but as vital agents of social and political change. An indispensable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone with a serious interest in the development of the British left, this volume stands as the first in a celebrated series that collectively constitutes one of the most comprehensive records of labour history ever assembled.