Histories of the left

Victor Grayson

In Search of Britain's Lost Revolutionary

Hardcover

Harry Taylor, Jeremy Corbyn

The true story of the strange disappearance of a radical icon

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Can't Pay, Won't Pay

The Fight to Stop the Poll Tax

Paperback

Simon Hannah

A history of the social movement that brought down Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher

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Student Revolt

Voices of the Austerity Generation

Paperback

Matt Myers, Paul Mason

A lively oral history of the British student protests of 2010, bringing together activists, students, politicians and workers

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The Fight for Scottish Democracy

Rebellion and Reform in 1820

Paperback

Murray Armstrong

A brand-new history of Scotland's radical war for democracy in 1820

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Where Grieving Begins

Building Bridges after the Brighton Bomb - A Memoir

Hardcover

Patrick Magee

The memoir of the 'Brighton Bomber', Patrick Magee

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Percy Bysshe Shelley

Poet and Revolutionary

Paperback

Jacqueline Mulhallen

A biography of one of England's greatest poets, uncovering his radical, political influence.

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32 Counties

The Failure of Partition and the Case for a United Ireland

Paperback

Kieran Allen

Partitioning Ireland was an experiment that has lasted a century. Now it is time for it to come to an end

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A Radical History of the World

Paperback

Neil Faulkner

A history of the world that proves that nothing can stay the same.

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Rebel Footprints

A Guide to Uncovering London's Radical History

Paperback

David Rosenberg, Ash Sarkar

The classic walking guide for the intrepid radical in London.

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1916

Ireland's Revolutionary Tradition

Paperback

Kieran Allen

This history of modern Ireland follows the thread of 1916's 'revolutionary tradition' as it has unravelled across the century.

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John Maclean

Hero of Red Clydeside

Paperback

Henry Bell

A literary biography of one of the early heroes of radical Scottish Independence.

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Martin Monath

A Jewish Resistance Fighter Among Nazi Soldiers

Paperback

Nathaniel Flakin

The fascinating story of a young Jewish socialist who risked everything to foment revolution amongst German soldiers in occupied France.

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A People's History of Europe

From World War I to Today

Paperback

Raquel Varela

A concise people’s history of Europe spanning from the First World War to today

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A People's History of the German Revolution

1918-19

Paperback

William A. Pelz, Mario Kessler

A myth-busting popular history of the German Revolution focusing on the roles of women, workers and ordinary people

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A People's History of the Portuguese Revolution

Paperback

Raquel Varela, Peter Robinson, Sean Purdy

A rich history of Portugal's Carnation Revolution, told by its trade unionists, activists, workers and women.

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A People's History of the Russian Revolution

Paperback

Neil Faulkner

An alternative, narrative history of the Russian Revolution published in its centenary

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A Suffragette in America

Reflections on Prisoners, Pickets and Political Change

Paperback

E. Sylvia Pankhurst, Katherine Connelly

The story of one of Britain's most famous radicals visiting the 'Land of the Free'

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Ellen Wilkinson

From Red Suffragist to Government Minister

Paperback

Paula Bartley

Charts the life and career of notable socialist, suffragist and Labour government minister, Ellen Wilkinson.

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A People's History of Modern Europe

Paperback

William A. Pelz

A history of Europe told from the perspective of its people, not its rulers.

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Roads, Runways and Resistance

From the Newbury Bypass to Extinction Rebellion

Paperback

Steve Melia

Chronicling 30 years of public protest, government U-turns and environmental destruction, this is the story of Britain's transport policy

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Scenes from the Revolution

Making Political Theatre 1968-2018

Paperback

Kim Wiltshire, Billy Cowan

An exploration of radical political theatre in Britain from 1968 to present day.

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Wobblies of the World

A Global History of the IWW

Paperback

Peter Cole, David Struthers, Kenyon Zimmer

A history of the global nature of the radical union, The Industrial Workers of the World

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Victor Grayson

In Search of Britain's Lost Revolutionary

Can't Pay, Won't Pay

The Fight to Stop the Poll Tax

Student Revolt

Voices of the Austerity Generation

The Fight for Scottish Democracy

Rebellion and Reform in 1820

Where Grieving Begins

Building Bridges after the Brighton Bomb - A Memoir

Percy Bysshe Shelley

Poet and Revolutionary

32 Counties

The Failure of Partition and the Case for a United Ireland

A Radical History of the World

Rebel Footprints

A Guide to Uncovering London's Radical History

1916

Ireland's Revolutionary Tradition

John Maclean

Hero of Red Clydeside

Martin Monath

A Jewish Resistance Fighter Among Nazi Soldiers

A People's History of Europe

From World War I to Today

A People's History of the German Revolution

1918-19

A People's History of the Portuguese Revolution

A People's History of the Russian Revolution

A Suffragette in America

Reflections on Prisoners, Pickets and Political Change

Ellen Wilkinson

From Red Suffragist to Government Minister

A People's History of Modern Europe

Roads, Runways and Resistance

From the Newbury Bypass to Extinction Rebellion

Scenes from the Revolution

Making Political Theatre 1968-2018

Wobblies of the World

A Global History of the IWW

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