3rd Edition

The Rise of the Labour Party 1880-1945

By Paul Adelman Copyright 1996
    156 Pages
    by Routledge

    156 Pages
    by Routledge

    This popular study covers two major topics: the formation of the Labour Party and its emergence as the main rival to the conservatives. This transformation of the British political scene has been accounted for in a variety of ways. Dr Adelman examines these explanations and concludes that while there is a consensus about the reasons for the creation of the Labour Party there is no agreement about why it rose to such prominence.

    Part One : Origins.  1. Socialism and Trade Unionism.  2.The Formation of the Labour Party. Part Two: The Struggle For Power.  3.The Growth of the Labour Party.  4. Labour's Time of Trial.  5. Revival and Triumph.  Part Three: Assessment.  Part Four: Documents.  Appendix.  Bibliography.  Index.

    Biography

    Paul Adelman