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The Best of Benn
Tony Benn
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Description for The Best of Benn
Paperback. Bringing together author's speeches, thoughtful journalism and passionate advocacy of often unconventional causes, this book showcases his powers of original thinking and communication over the decades. Editor(s): Winstone, Ruth. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; 3JM; BGHA; BJ; HBJD1; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 25. Weight in Grams: 254.
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cornerstone
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781784750329
SKU
V9781784750329
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99-99
About Tony Benn
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.
Reviews for The Best of Benn
• "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
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