Labour's First Century (Hardcover)

Duncan Tanner

ISBN 10: 0521651840 / ISBN 13: 9780521651844

Edité par Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2000

A propos de cet article

Hardcover. The Labour Party's centenary is an appropriate moment to evaluate its performance across the twentieth century, and to reflect on why a party which has so many achievements to its credit nonetheless spent so much of the period in opposition. This is the only book that attempts such an assessment. Duncan Tanner, Pat Thane and Nick Tiratsoo have assembled a team of acknowledged experts who cover a wide range of key issues, from economic policy to gender. The editors also provide a lucid, accessible introduction. Labour's First Century covers the most important areas of party policy and practice, always placing these in a broader context. Taken together, these essays challenge those who minimise the party's contribution, whilst they also explain why mistakes and weaknesses have occurred. Everyone interested in British political history - whether supporters or opponents of the Labour Party - will need to read Labour's First Century. Labour's First Century is a history of the Labour Party, from its formation in 1900 to its current position. Written by a team of experts, it covers the most important areas of party policy and practice. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

N° de réf. du vendeur 9780521651844

Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Labour's First Century (Hardcover)
• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Date de parution: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0521651840
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780521651844
• Reliure: Hardcover
• État de l'article: new

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Synopsis

Labour's First Century is an exciting history of the Labour Party.

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Labour Party's centenary is an appropriate moment to evaluate its performance across the twentieth century, and to reflect on why a party which has so many achievements to its credit nonetheless spent so much of the period in opposition. Duncan Tanner, Pat Thane and Nick Tiratsoo have assembled a team of acknowledged experts who cover a wide range of key issues, from economic policy to gender. The editors also provide a lucid, accessible introduction. Labour's First Century covers the most important areas of party policy and practice, always placing these in a broader context. Taken together, these essays challenge those who minimize the party's contribution, whilst they also explain why mistakes and weaknesses have occurred. Everyone interested in British political history - whether supporters or opponents of the Labour Party - will need to read Labour's First Century.