A People's History of London - Couverture souple

Rees, John; German, Lindsey

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1836742576 ISBN 13 : 9781836742579

Editeur : Verso Books, 2026

Synopsis

The history of London is the story of its people – its workers, immigrants, pamphleteers, agitators, exiles and revolutionaries

For nearly 2,000 years, London has been a breeding ground for radical ideas, home to thinkers, heretics and rebels. A People’s History of London presents fascinating portraits of the heroic idealists who made the city their home. Lindsey German and John Rees bring to life the dissident priest John Wycliff and the Levellers’ Civil War struggle. They delve into the travails of the silk weavers, match girls and dockers who crusaded for workers’ rights. And they recount the Battle of Cable Street, where East Enders took on Oswald Mosley’s Blackshirts. This updated edition recounts the battles of recent years: the Grenfell disaster, the inspiring Palestine movement, and the fight for a city fit for its people, not one hobbled by developers and landlords.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Lindsey German is a socialist writer and activist who has lived in London all her life. She is convenor of the Stop the War Coalition, stood as candidate for Mayor of London and has written books on women's liberation, class, and war.

John Rees is a writer, broadcaster and activist. His books include The Algebra of Revolution and Imperialism and Resistance. He is the writer and presenter of the Timeline TV series, a member of the editorial board of the online magazine Counterfire, and co-founder of the Stop the War Coalition.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Verso Books
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1836742576
• ISBN 13: 9781836742579
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 352
• Coordonnées du fabricant: VERSO BOOKS; https://www.versobooks.com/en-gb; ; . Avda. Sistema Solar, 31 Puerta A3 ; San Fernando de Henares ; Madrid; 28830; Espagne