The Best of Benn

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

Product details

• Authors: Tony Benn
• Assisted by: Ruth Winstone (Editor), Winstone Ruth (Editor)
• Publisher: Arrow
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 02.07.2015
• EAN: 9781784750329
• ISBN: 978-1-78475-032-9
• No. of pages: 368
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 197 mm x 23 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Biographies, autobiographies; Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000, European History, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical, Diaries, letters & journals, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Diaries & Journals, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Letters, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / 20th Century, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / 21st Century, 21st Century, Politics & government, 21st century, c 2000 to c 2100, British & Irish history, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, Politics and government, Autobiography: historical, political and military, Diaries, letters and journals, c 1945 to c 2000 (Post-war period)