{"product_id":"2026200009307-secondhand-left-luggage-from-marx-to-wilson","title":"Left Luggage: From Marx To Wilson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48888000217307,"sku":"2026200009307-SECONDHAND","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/dfa4f2e7-791c-453d-ad1c-38d7bb9f0c60.png?v=1781752086","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200009307-secondhand-left-luggage-from-marx-to-wilson","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}