Left Luggage: From Marx To Wilson
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Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner.
A sharp and incisive work of political commentary, Left Luggage: From Marx to Wilson chronicles the trajectory of left-wing political thought from the revolutionary theories of Karl Marx through to the pragmatic socialism of Harold Wilson's Britain. C. Northcote Parkinson — best known for his satirical wit and keen analytical mind — argues with characteristic irreverence that the intellectual baggage carried by the political left has often proved more of a burden than an asset. Written with the same acerbic humour that made Parkinson's Law a classic, the book presents a critical dissection of socialist ideology, its promises, contradictions, and real-world outcomes. Parkinson illustrates how grand utopian visions repeatedly collided with political reality, making this a witty and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the history of modern political ideas.
Author: C. Northcote Parkinson
Format: Paperback
Published: 1970, Penguin
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner.
A sharp and incisive work of political commentary, Left Luggage: From Marx to Wilson chronicles the trajectory of left-wing political thought from the revolutionary theories of Karl Marx through to the pragmatic socialism of Harold Wilson's Britain. C. Northcote Parkinson — best known for his satirical wit and keen analytical mind — argues with characteristic irreverence that the intellectual baggage carried by the political left has often proved more of a burden than an asset. Written with the same acerbic humour that made Parkinson's Law a classic, the book presents a critical dissection of socialist ideology, its promises, contradictions, and real-world outcomes. Parkinson illustrates how grand utopian visions repeatedly collided with political reality, making this a witty and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the history of modern political ideas.