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A vivid portrait of a labor leader who helped shape modern Britain. This biography follows John Burns, a determined engineer turned politician, and shows how working-class voices moved into the halls of power. It traces his rise from factory walls to Parliament, and his role in turning socialist ideas into practical public action.
The book frames Burns within the broader story of workers’ rights, municipal reform, and the early Labour movement. It highlights his work on councils, his leadership during pivotal strikes, and his push to bring socialistic ideas from theory into real policy. While the narrative centers on Burns, it also illuminates the changing landscape of British politics and local government in the late nineteenth century.
- Chronicling Burns’ early life, career, and ascent to public leadership.
- Exploring his influence on trade unions, local government, and parliamentary activity.
- Presenting the interplay between socialism, reform, and practical politics.
- Examining how a working-class leader navigated opposition and built a lasting platform.
Ideal for readers of political history, social reform, and biographies of influential public figures.
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Mr. John Burns, M. P (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This detailed biographical sketch delves into the life and career of prominent labor leader, politician, and member of Parliament, John Burns. It explores his humble beginnings and recounts his early life working at a variety of odd jobs to help support his widowed mother. The book charts Burns's journey from his days as a street-corner orator to his eventual rise in the political arena. As a prominent figure in the Social Democratic Federation, Burns played a pivotal role in the London County Council and the House of Commons. He was a staunch advocate for labor rights and relentlessly fought for policies that aimed to improve the lives of the working class. The book sheds light on his tireless efforts in organizing labor unions, leading the historic Dock Strike of 1889, and advocating for municipal socialism to bridge the inequalities between laborers and employers. Burns's commitment to improving the living conditions of the working class, combined with his oratorical skills and unwavering determination, made him a charismatic figure and a formidable force in British politics. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333481872_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333481872
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333481872
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