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Synopsis
Thorpe's book has established itself as the best single-volume study of the whole of the Labour party's history. Now thoroughly updated in the light of ongoing historiographical debates, this third edition brings the story up to the present with new and revised chapters on the development of 'New Labour' and the previous Blair government.
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'Thorpe's new edition reads very well. It is lively and provides students and general readers with excellent detail and analysis, offering a thorough understanding of the sweep of the Labour party from 1900 to the present.' - Peter Stansky, Stanford University, USA
'Andrew Thorpe's updated account of Labour in and out of power is a judicious, balanced, and impressively comprehensive overview of the party from the pioneering Keir Hardie to the power-wielding Gordon Brown. It remains a valuable aid to any student of Labour history.' - Adrian Smith, University of Southampton, UK
'...for those who want the facts about the Labour party, this book is a handy, even indispensable reference.' - Joe Haines, Tribune
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Reviews of the first edition:
'it is comprehensive, brief, lively and recognises the significance of gender.' - Daniel Weinbren, Labour History Review
'Highly recommended for scholars and informed and lay readers.' - Paul Burnam, Library Journal
Contents:
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Introduction
Creation and Early Years, 1900-14
The Surge to Second-Party Status, 1914-22
Progress and Collapse, 1922-31
Remaking the Party? 1931-9
The Impact of the Second World War, 1939-45
The Attlee Governments, 1945-51
Searching for a New Direction, 1951-64
Wilson in Power, 1964-70
Drift to Defeat? 1970-9
Disaster and Recovery? 1979-92
New Labour, 1992-2000
Conclusion
Appendix 1: Seats Won at General Elections, 1900-97
Appendix 2: Labour Party Leaders
Appendix 3: Labour Cabinets
Notes
Bibliography
Index
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- PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 0230500110
- ISBN 13 9780230500112
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number3
- Number of pages408
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