The Penguin Book of Twentieth-Century Protest - Softcover
Brought together in this anthology of original documents, speeches etc are some of the most striking and effective examples of protest through the century. The subjects range from the gravest matters of war and conflict through to personal cries of rage: Dennis Potter on the BBC, Robert Harris on 'the madness' of Mrs Thatcher, The McLibel campaigners on McDonald's. "A grand reminder of eloquent wars fought in the face of consensus... Mr MacArthur has chosen well" - Andrew O'Hagan, Guardian "Avivid and affecting portrait of struggles for change" - Robert Potts, Observer
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Brian MacArthur was founder editor of Today and The Times Higher Education Supplement, and editor of the Western Morning News. He was deputy editor of the Sunday Times and executive editor of The Times. He has written Surviving the Sword: Prisoners of the Japanese 1942-1945. He has been interested in the power of oratory since first hearing Aneurin Bevan on the hustings in 1956 and has edited The Penguin Book of Modern Speeches and The Penguin Book of Twentieth-Century Protest. Brian MacArthur lives in Norfolk and London and has two daughters.
Synopsis:
A selection of protest texts of the 20th century, from Ellen Wilkinson on the Jarrow hunger marches and Jack London on the East End, through the key documents of the Black power and anti-Apartheid movements, right up to Earl Spencer's speech at Diana's funeral.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherPenguin
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0140258906
- ISBN 13 9780140258905
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages528
- EditorMacArthur Brian
- Rating
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Penguin Book of Twentieth-century Protest
Published by
Penguin Books Ltd
(1999)
ISBN 10: 0140258906
ISBN 13: 9780140258905
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.83. Seller Inventory # G0140258906I3N00
Buy Used
£ 5.72
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Penguin Book of Twentieth-Century Protest
Published by
Penguin Books Ltd
(1999)
ISBN 10: 0140258906
ISBN 13: 9780140258905
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00054771670
Buy Used
£ 6.16
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Penguin Book of Twentieth-Century Protest
Published by
Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London
(1999)
ISBN 10: 0140258906
ISBN 13: 9780140258905
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 7
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Brought together in this anthology of original documents, speeches etc are some of the most striking and effective examples of protest through the century. The subjects range from the gravest matters of war and conflict through to personal cries of rage: Dennis Potter on the BBC, Robert Harris on 'the madness' of Mrs Thatcher, The McLibel campaigners on McDonald's. "A grand reminder of eloquent wars fought in the face of consensus. Mr MacArthur has chosen well" - Andrew O'Hagan, Guardian "Avivid and affecting portrait of struggles for change" - Robert Potts, Observer. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001365084
Buy Used
£ 3.36
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Penguin Book of Twentieth-century Protest
Published by
Penguin Books Ltd
(1999)
ISBN 10: 0140258906
ISBN 13: 9780140258905
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any). Seller Inventory # 353-0140258906-vrg
Buy Used
£ 8.45
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Penguin Book of Twentieth-Century Protest
Published by
Penguin 25/11/1999
(1999)
ISBN 10: 0140258906
ISBN 13: 9780140258905
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9780140258905
Buy Used
£ 4.62
Convert currency
Seller Image
The Penguin Book of Twentieth-Century Protest
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Seller Inventory # wbs3749109367
Buy Used
£ 1.30
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Penguin Book of Twentieth-century Protest
Published by
Penguin Books Ltd
(1999)
ISBN 10: 0140258906
ISBN 13: 9780140258905
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. Seller Inventory # 353-0140258906-gdd
Buy Used
£ 9.50
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Penguin Book of Twentieth-Century Protest
Published by
Penguin 25/11/1999
(1999)
ISBN 10: 0140258906
ISBN 13: 9780140258905
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780140258905
Buy Used
£ 4.62
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Penguin Book of Twentieth-Century Protest
Published by
Penguin Books, Limited
(1999)
ISBN 10: 0140258906
ISBN 13: 9780140258905
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. New Ed. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 46490238-75
Buy Used
£ 4.45
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Penguin Book of Twentieth-Century Protest
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:9780140258905. Seller Inventory # 8483108
Buy Used
£ 2.50
Convert currency