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'This is an unrivalled storehouse of information about one of the twentieth century's most important revolutionaries. John Williams's sparkling biography counterpoints understanding of James's ideas with a richly-detailed account of his itinerant life and times' Paul Gilroy
'This is a passionate, timely and challenging portrait. CLR James was decades ahead of his time in challenging our thoughts about empire, colonialism, black history and, not least, in writing brilliantly about cricket. He finally has the biography his extraordinary influence deserves' Barney Ronay
About the author
John L. Williams is the author of eleven published books. He has written three biographies, six works of fiction, a travelogue and a true-crime book. He has been the literary editor of The Face and GQ magazines and contributed to almost every serious national newspaper. He is the co-founder and literary director of the Laugharne Weekend Festival in west Wales. He is a left-arm swing bowler and a confirmed tail-ender.
Summary
For the first time, in a biography full of original research, human drama and keen insight, John L. Williams unveils the rich and compelling story of an intellectual giant. In doing so, he firmly establishes the importance of CLR James for the twenty-first century - if Black Britain has had a presiding genius, it remains CLR James.
Foreword
For the first time, in a biography full of original research, human drama and keen insight, John L. Williams unveils the rich and compelling story of an intellectual giant. In doing so, he firmly establishes the importance of CLR James for the twenty-first century - if Black Britain has had a presiding genius, it remains CLR James.
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This is a passionate, timely and challenging portrait. CLR James was decades ahead of his time in challenging our thoughts about empire, colonialism, black history and, not least, in writing brilliantly about cricket. He finally has the biography his extraordinary influence deserves
