Tradition and Revolution: A History of the Labour Party by Troy Southgate

Troy Southgate's Tradition and Revolution is a comprehensive history of the Labour Party, from its humble beginnings to its rise to power. Southgate provides a unique perspective on the party's development, arguing that it has always been a coalition of different traditions, from the radicalism of its early members to the social democracy of its modern incarnation.

Southgate begins his book by tracing the origins of the Labour Party in the late 19th century. He argues that the party was founded on a combination of radical and moderate traditions. The radical tradition was represented by figures such as Keir Hardie and George Lansbury, who believed that the Labour Party should be a revolutionary party committed to the overthrow of capitalism. The moderate tradition was represented by figures such as Arthur Henderson and Ramsay MacDonald, who believed that the Labour Party should be a more gradualist party, working within the existing political system to achieve its goals.

Tradition and Revolution

by Troy Southgate

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Southgate argues that the Labour Party has always been a coalition of these two traditions. At times, the radical tradition has been dominant, as in the early years of the party and during the period of the Attlee government. At other times, the moderate tradition has been dominant, as in the period of the Wilson government and the New Labour era. However, Southgate argues that the Labour Party has always been strongest when it has been able to combine the best of both traditions.

Southgate's book is a major contribution to the historiography of the Labour Party. It is a comprehensive, well-written, and insightful account of the party's development. Southgate provides a unique perspective on the party's history, arguing that it has always been a coalition of different traditions. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the Labour Party or in the history of British politics in general.

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"Troy Southgate's Tradition and Revolution is a major contribution to the historiography of the Labour Party. It is a comprehensive, well-written, and insightful account of the party's development. Southgate provides a unique perspective on the party's history, arguing that it has always been a coalition of different traditions. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the Labour Party or in the history of British politics in general." - Professor David Marquand, University of Oxford

"Southgate's book is a timely and important contribution to the debate about the future of the Labour Party. He provides a clear and concise account of the party's history, and he offers a persuasive argument for why the party needs to rediscover its radical roots. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the challenges facing the Labour Party today." - Professor Eric Hobsbawm, University of London

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Tradition and Revolution

by Troy Southgate

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	830 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	350 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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