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Published in 1988 by Harrap, this 388 page hardcover (with dustjacket) volume details the successful political marriage of Ramsay and Margaret MacDonald, leading lives inspired by socialist dreams and culminating eventually in Ramsay becoming the first Labour prime minister in 1924. The preface says this about the book: this book is not intended as a political companion, but as the story of a marriage that was extraordinarily influential and exceedingly happy. It tells of the unlikely coming together of the bastard son of a Scottish peasant - James Ramsay Macdonald and a Kensington lady, Margaret Ethel Gladstone. It also speaks volumes about the beginnings of the Labour movement in this country and much more about the eloquent, charismatic man who made socialism acceptable and brought the working classes into Westminster. Ramsay MacDonald used to be held in low regard due to the legacy of his betraying his party in 1931 and his flirting with a marchioness. However, records, diaries, letters, novels, poetry and speeches indicate the man was a passionate, dedicated man of great personal courage with compassion for his fellow man and woman; and with profound love for his wife and children. The author has tried to balance the more controversial and downbeat last 6 years of his life with the 65 that went before to give a full picture of the man and his wife, who was scarcely less of a personality than he was
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A Singular Marriage : a Labour Love Story in Letters and Diaries / Ramsay and Margaret MacDonald ; Edited by Jane Cox
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First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a good dw (with minor stain to lower end of spine and panel edge) , now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 386 pages; Description: xiv, 386 p. , 16 p. Of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. Subjects: MacDonald, James Ramsay, 1866-1937 --Correspondence --MacDonald, James Ramsay, 1866-1937 --Marriage --Labour Party (Great Britain) --Biography. 4 Kg. Seller Inventory # 73542
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Hardback. 1st Edition. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Afterword by Sheila Lochhead. 386pages. The family story of British politician Ramsay MacDonald and his wife Margaret. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. Seller Inventory # 949
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First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a good dw (with minor stain to lower end of spine and panel edge) , now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 386 pages; Description: xiv, 386 p. , 16 p. Of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. Subjects: MacDonald, James Ramsay, 1866-1937 --Correspondence --MacDonald, James Ramsay, 1866-1937 --Marriage --Labour Party (Great Britain) --Biography. 2 Kg. Seller Inventory # 73542
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Hardback. Ramsay And Margaret Macdonald, Harrap. Author: Ramsay And Margaret MacdonaldBinding: HardbackPublisher: Harrap, 1988Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Very goodPages: Good Markings: No markingsA compelling biographical work, A Singular Marriage: A Labour Love Story In Letters And Diaries presents an intimate portrait of the enduring partnership between Ramsay and Margaret Macdonald. This volume chronicles their personal lives and political aspirations through a rich collection of their letters and diaries. The narrative uncovers the complexities of their relationship, illustrating how their shared ideals shaped both their private world and the nascent Labour movement. It details the intellectual and emotional foundations of a union that profoundly influenced early 20th-century British politics, offering readers a unique glimpse into the human side of historical figures. This work argues for the profound impact of personal connection on public life, revealing the strength and dedication behind a pivotal political couple. Hardback. Seller Inventory # 9780245546761-SECONDHAND
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