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OverviewThis book looks at the life and work of Robert Blatchford, a pioneer of the British labour movement in the late nineteenth century. A highly talented journalist, he was an originator of the didactic political column and inspired a grassroots socialist movement. In 'Merrie England' he outlined his vision of a communal, cooperative, and ethical society as an alternative to competitive capitalist individualism. It eventually sold in millions around the world, and helped to inspire new generations of socialist activists everywhere. As Blatchford's disillusion with the British Labour Party grew after 1900, he developed a form of 'Tory Socialism'. This combined patriotism and welfarism within 'one nation', in which the wealthy accepted the responsibilities of the state for the poor, and the working classes abstained from revolutionary violence and social class hatred. The book looks at Blatchford's early life and the experiences that influenced him, his relations with the press 'barons' of the time, and his dealings with many of the leading figures of the labour movement, such as Keir Hardie, Victor Grayson and Ramsay MacDonald. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tony JudgePublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.259kg ISBN: 9781482075113ISBN 10: 1482075113 Pages: 188 Publication Date: 13 February 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTony Judge has taught in universities and colleges in the UK and USA for many years. He was a postgraduate student at LSE, and a Teacher- Fellow at SOAS, London University. He is the author of 'Radio Philosopher: The Radical Life of Cyril Joad.' He is married, and lives mainly in London Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |