1st Edition

Keir Hardie The Making of a Socialist

By Fred Reid Copyright 1978
    218 Pages
    by Routledge

    218 Pages
    by Routledge

    First published in 1978. This book is an essay in labour biography. Labour leaders of the nineteenth century are often enigmatic personalities, and James Keir Hardie is no exception. The main purpose of this study is to penetrate the heart of the enigma that is Kier Hardie. Why does he remain so puzzling? The author explores Hardie’s childhood and his interest and involvement within the Labour Party. This title will be of interest to students of politics and history.

    Preface;  Introduction;  1. Infant Sensibilities  2. The Independent Collier  3. ‘Black Diamonds’  4. Crisis and Conversion  5. The Scottish Labour Party  6. From West Ham to Bradford: The Foundation of the ILP  7. Member for the Unemployed  8. Conclusion;  Appendices;  Bibliography;  Index

    Biography

    Emeritus Reader of History at the University of Warwick.