The Best of Benn
Speeches, Diaries, Letters, and Other Writings
$36.40
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
15 July 2015
Summary
The definitive collection of diaries, memoirs, speeches, letters and other writings by Tony Benn.
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 work…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781784750329 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1784750328 |
| Author: | Tony Benn, Ruth Winstone |
| Publisher: | Cornerstone |
| Imprint: | Arrow Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 15 July 2015 |
| Weight: | 264g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 24mm |
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Critics Review
• “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
About The Author
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.
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