Length6h 23m
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In "Britain for the British," Robert Blatchford presents a passionate and polemical examination of national identity and social justice in early 20th-century Britain. With a distinctive blend of journalistic clarity and impassioned rhetoric, Blatchford engages readers in a fervent discourse on the pressing issues of immigration, class disparity, and national sovereignty. His literary style is both accessible and provocative, inviting wide-ranging debates during a time when Britain faced significant social changes and challenges. The book encapsulates the era's burgeoning interest in socialism, reflecting broader intellectual movements that sought to redefine the British working class's role within the nation's socio-economic framework. Robert Blatchford, a key figure in the early socialist movement, was profoundly influenced by his background as a working-class individual and a war correspondent. His experiences with poverty and political unrest fueled his commitment to advocating for social reform. Blatchford's writings often aimed to awaken the conscience of the British public, seeking to instigate discussions that aligned personal identity with collective societal responsibility. "Britain for the British" is a compelling read for those interested in the intersections of nationalism and socialism, historical critiques of immigration policy, and the socio-political dynamics of early 20th-century Britain. Blatchford's incisive arguments and relatable prose make this work not just historically informative but also relevant to current discourse on national identity and social equity.
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GenreHistory
Length6 hrs 23 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE TITLE OF THIS BOOK
2THE PURPOSE OF THIS BOOK
3FOR WHOM THIS BOOK IS INTENDED
4THE METHOD OF THIS BOOK
5FOREWORDS
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6CHAPTER I THE UNEQUAL DIVISION OF WEALTH
7CHAPTER II WHAT IS WEALTH? WHERE DOES IT COME FROM? WHO CREATES IT?
8CHAPTER III HOW THE FEW GET RICH AND KEEP THE MANY POOR
9CHAPTER IV THE BRAIN WORKER, OR INVENTOR
10CHAPTER V THE LANDLORD'S RIGHTS AND THE PEOPLE'S RIGHTS
11CHAPTER VI LUXURY AND THE GREAT USEFUL EMPLOYMENT FRAUD
12CHAPTER VII WHAT SOCIALISM IS NOT
13CHAPTER VIII WHAT SOCIALISM IS
14CHAPTER IX COMPETITION v. CO-OPERATION
15CHAPTER X FOREIGN TRADE AND FOREIGN FOOD
16CHAPTER XI HOW TO KEEP FOREIGN TRADE
17CHAPTER XII CAN BRITAIN FEED HERSELF?
18CHAPTER XIII THE SUCCESSFUL MAN
19CHAPTER XIV TEMPERANCE AND THRIFT
20CHAPTER XV THE SURPLUS LABOUR MISTAKE
21CHAPTER XVI IS SOCIALISM POSSIBLE, AND WILL IT PAY?
22CHAPTER XVII THE NEED FOR A LABOUR PARTY
23CHAPTER XVIII WHY THE OLD PARTIES WILL NOT DO
24CHAPTER XIX TO-DAY'S WORK
25WHAT TO READ
26APPENDIX.
27BOOKS BY ROBERT BLATCHFORD ("NUNQUAM.")
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