The Rise of the Labour Party 1880-1945

by Paul Adelman

Overview

This popular study covers two major topics: the formation of the Labour Party and its emergence as the main rival to the conservatives. This transformation of the British political scene has been accounted for in a variety of ways. Dr Adelman examines these explanations and concludes that while there is a consensus about the reasons for the creation of the Labour Party there is no agreement about why it rose to such prominence.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138149083
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/01/2016
Series:	Seminar Studies
Edition description:	3rd ed.
Pages:	156
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Part One : Origins. 1. Socialism and Trade Unionism. 2.The Formation of the Labour Party. Part Two: The Struggle For Power. 3.The Growth of the Labour Party. 4. Labour's Time of Trial. 5. Revival and Triumph. Part Three: Assessment. Part Four: Documents. Appendix. Bibliography. Index.

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'...remains one of the best works of synthesis of current historical interpretations on this subject' Teaching History

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