Russia and the British Left - From the 1848 Revolutions to the General Strike

The study of Marxism in Britain throws light on what many historians have referred to as `the enemy within''. In this book, David Burke looks at the activities of Russian political emigres in Britain, and in particular the role of one family: the Rothsteins. He looks at the contributions of Theodore and Andrew Rothstein to British Marxism and the response of the intelligence services to what they regarded as a serious threat to security. With access to recently released documents, this book analyses the activities of early-twentieth century British Marxists and brings to life the story of a remarkable family.>

Product details

• Authors: David Burke
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2019
• EAN: 9781838602123
• ISBN: 978-1-83860-212-3
• No. of pages: 336
• Series: International Library of Histo; International Library of Histo; International Library of Historical Studies
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political theories and the history of ideas; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Political Parties, Russia, European History, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Political Parties, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Intelligence & Espionage, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / 20th Century, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Political science & theory, c 1500 onwards to present day, Political leaders & leadership, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Revolutions, uprisings, rebellions, Far-left political ideologies and movements, Espionage & secret services, Political science and theory, Socialism & left-of-centre democratic ideologies, Left-of-centre democratic ideologies, Espionage and secret services, History and Archaeology, Specific wars and campaigns, Political leaders and leadership, Marxism & Communism, Crimean War, Political parties and party platforms, Liberalism & centre democratic ideologies, Centrist democratic ideologies, c 1850 to c 1859, HISTORY / Russia / General