A People's History of London
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A People's History of London by John Rees
The global city of revolutionaries and radicals in exile, in a new history-from-below.
The history of London we have been waiting for, told with elegance and precision-- Ken Loach
An irrepressible book about an irrepressible community. -- Zadie Smith * foyles *
Those who continue to uphold London's living traditions of protest will be able to take heart from this fresh and welcome look at the city's history. -- Jerry White * Guardian *
It's the suffragists, silk weavers, militant match girls, Brick Lane anarchists, Tom Paine, William Morris and Karl Marx that make London interesting-then and now the great cauldron of radical ideas and action. -- John Nichols * The Nation *
A timely reminder that there is a very different side to London, every bit as energetic and exciting in its way * Scotsman *
An inspiring history of radical activism, and this chronicle of these heroes who stood shoulder to shoulder is a timely reminder. -- Dan Carrier * Camden New Journal *
A fascinating tale of activism (and sometimes success) by such groups as the disenfranchised, those oppressed because of gender or race, and those whose lives developers have upended....Recommended. * CHOICE *
An irrepressible book about an irrepressible community. -- Zadie Smith * foyles *
Those who continue to uphold London's living traditions of protest will be able to take heart from this fresh and welcome look at the city's history. -- Jerry White * Guardian *
It's the suffragists, silk weavers, militant match girls, Brick Lane anarchists, Tom Paine, William Morris and Karl Marx that make London interesting-then and now the great cauldron of radical ideas and action. -- John Nichols * The Nation *
A timely reminder that there is a very different side to London, every bit as energetic and exciting in its way * Scotsman *
An inspiring history of radical activism, and this chronicle of these heroes who stood shoulder to shoulder is a timely reminder. -- Dan Carrier * Camden New Journal *
A fascinating tale of activism (and sometimes success) by such groups as the disenfranchised, those oppressed because of gender or race, and those whose lives developers have upended....Recommended. * CHOICE *
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.
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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781844678556 |
| ISBN 10 | 1844678555 |
| Title | A People's History of London |
| Author | John Rees |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Verso Books |
| Year published | 2012-06-19 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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