
The Best of Benn
Tony Benn(Author)
Ruth Winstone(Editor)
Arrow Books Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 2. July 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-78475-032-9 (ISBN)
Description
Tony Benn was one of the twentieth century's most charismatic politicians. The Best of Benn showcases his powers of original thinking and communication over seven decades.
From 'the baby of the house' to a retired widower, he was a consistently radical campaigning voice on issues such as the death penalty, the case against the European Union, opposition to war and support of workers' rights.
This volume brings together Tony Benn's electrifying speeches, thoughtful journalism and passionate advocacy of often unconventional causes.
'Tony Benn belongs in the great tradition of English revolutionaries - a passionate radical destined to be loved in popular memory for his defence of democracy and freedom.' Guardian
'He had the facility to reach across generations and re-energise the debate about what should and should not constitute the common good.' Observer
From 'the baby of the house' to a retired widower, he was a consistently radical campaigning voice on issues such as the death penalty, the case against the European Union, opposition to war and support of workers' rights.
This volume brings together Tony Benn's electrifying speeches, thoughtful journalism and passionate advocacy of often unconventional causes.
'Tony Benn belongs in the great tradition of English revolutionaries - a passionate radical destined to be loved in popular memory for his defence of democracy and freedom.' Guardian
'He had the facility to reach across generations and re-energise the debate about what should and should not constitute the common good.' Observer
Reviews / Votes
* "Tony Benn belongs in the great tradition of English revolutionaries -- a passionate radical destined to be loved in popular memory for his defence of democracy and freedom." --Guardian* "He had the facility to reach across generations and re-energise the debate about what should and should not constitute the common good." --Observer
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Cornerstone
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
266 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78475-032-9 (9781784750329)
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Tony Benn | Ruth Winstone
The Best of Benn
E-Book
11/2014
1st Edition
Cornerstone Digital
€9.99
Available for download
Persons
Radical statesman and Member of Parliament for over fifty years, Tony Benn is the pre-eminent diarist of his generation. His political activity continued after 'retirement' through mass meetings, broadcasts and in more recent years through social media. A widower since 2000, Tony Benn died at his home in London on 14th March 2014.