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Author Prothero, I. J., 1939-

Title Radical artisans in England and France, 1830-1870 / Iorwerth Prothero
Published Cambridge, U.K. ; New York : Cambridge University Press, ©1997

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Description 1 online resource (xvi, 424 pages)
Contents 1. Artisans -- 2. Radicalisms -- 3. Trade unionism -- 4. Work and radicalism -- 5. Socialism -- 6. Co-operation -- 7. Class and radicalism -- 8. Political action and organisation -- 9. Education and civilisation -- 10. Religions and philosophy -- 11. The culture of radical clubs
Summary The focus of this comparative 1997 study is on political radicalism at its high point around the middle of the nineteenth century, but broad topics such as trade unionism, co-operation, socialism and religion are also examined in depth. The author argues that French and English radicalism did not stem directly from or reflect work and workplace relations, but instead drew upon work groups and organizations, material concerns, or social and religious groups. Radicalism, it is argued, was part of everyday social life, the daily concerns of which affected its practice - though usually not its programmes. Radicalism was also characterized by cultural diversity, although actual forms of organization and action usually depended strongly upon the political context and strategic choices. The book also offers reinterpretations of specific developments and actions in both countries. This book is based on a rich range of archival and printed primary source material and on many years of research in French and British archives. It therefore offers a major resource for anyone interested in the complex and diverse origins of modern political life
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 388-413) and index
Notes English
Print version record
Subject Labor movement -- England -- History -- 19th century
Labor movement -- France -- History -- 19th century
Labor unions -- England -- History -- 19th century
Labor unions -- France -- History -- 19th century
Artisans -- Political activity -- England -- History -- 19th century
Artisans -- Political activity -- France -- History -- 19th century
Radicalism -- England -- History -- 19th century
Radicalism -- France -- History -- 19th century
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Process -- Political Advocacy.
Artisans -- Political activity
Labor movement
Labor unions
Radicalism
Handwerkslieden.
Radicalisme.
Labor & Workers' Economics.
Business & Economics.
England
France
Verenigd Koninkrijk van Groot-Brittannië en Noord-Ierland.
Frankrijk.
Genre/Form History
Form Electronic book
LC no. 96045550
ISBN 051100138X
9780511001383
0511823479
9780511823473
0511582145
9780511582141