George Lansbury
George Lansbury by Jonathan Schneer, published by Manchester University Press in 1990, offers an insightful exploration of the life and political journey of George Lansbury. This biography, comprising 230 pages, delves into Lansbury’s commitment to various progressive causes, including socialism, feminism, and pacifism. It highlights his influences from notable figures such as Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin, while also addressing his significant political stances during pivotal moments in history.
Readers will find a focused examination of Lansbury’s opposition to World War I and fascism, as well as his efforts to protect the Parliamentary Labour Party during the tumultuous period of 1931. The book does not present a comprehensive biography but rather emphasizes key aspects of Lansbury’s political ideology and activism. With subjects spanning biography, political science, and radicalism, this edition provides a nuanced understanding of a man deeply engaged in the political landscape of his time.
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If ever a man lived his life on the left it was George Lansbury. He was by turns a Radical Liberal, a Social Democrat and a member of the ILP; he devoted himself to the causes of socialism, feminism and pacifism, among others. The men who influenced him most were Karl Marx, William Morris, Henry Hyndman and Vladimir Lenin. This book does not trace chronologically the process by which this young Radical grew old. It is not a complete biography and is not concerned with Lansbury’s life. However it does consider his opposition to World War I and fascism and examines his struggle to avert the near destruction of the Parliamentary Labour Party in 1931 and the declaration of the World War II.
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