The Most Dangerous Man in Britain?
The Political Writing
Tony Benn author Melissa Benn editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Verso Books
Publishing:1st Jan '30
£11.69 was £12.99
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TONY BENN: FIREBRAND? NATIONAL TREASURE? A SOCIALIST FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
Once dubbed the 'most dangerous man in Britain', Tony Benn, Labour MP for over fifty years, was the most distinguished socialist politician of his era. A charismatic orator, a lifelong campaigner for peace, and a charming disruptor of the mainstream, Benn became a national treasure in his retirement, a status somewhat at variance with his firebrand politics. This collection of his key writings contains arguments on constitutional reform, the economy and foreign affairs - popular and influential policy positions which became known as 'Bennism' and set the template for democratic socialism in the 2020s.
The introduction, written by his daughter, the writer Melissa Benn, offers a personal portrait of a man whose politics informed his every action. Also included is a previously unpublished interview with Tony Benn conducted towards the end of his life.
One of the most mesmerising and divisive figures in the mainstream of postwar British politics. An establishment insider who became a rebellious leftwing outsider, a cabinet minister turned street protester and reviled prophet of capitalism's demise, he nonetheless managed in old age to become something of a national treasure -- Michael White, Guardian
An irreplaceable giant of the labour movement and a courageous fighter for socialism and peace -- Owen Jones, author of This Land
He achieved the sort of popular acclaim most politicians can only dream of - simply by sticking
to his principles -- Mark Steel, comedian
A true political warrior who fought for what he believed - right up to the very end -- John Major, former UK prime minister
Eye-opening * The Journalist *
If you have time for only one book on Benn, I recommend this work. -- Francis Beckett * Literary Review *
I would recommend this book as essential reading for every socialist activist inside and outside the Labour Party and everyone interested in building a fairer, better world of peace and justice -- Richard Burgon * Tribune *
ISBN: 9781804298282
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 350g
304 pages
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