Robert Blatchford

Britain for the British (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring British Identity and Social Reform in the Early 20th Century

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Britain for the British," Robert Blatchford presents a compelling critique of national identity and societal values in early 20th-century Britain. Employing a blend of persuasive rhetoric and sharp wit, Blatchford's literary style reflects his commitment to social reform, juxtaposing the British working-class experience with the evolving political landscape. This work is situated in a period marked by industrialization and social upheaval, reflecting the anxieties surrounding immigration and the working class's role in a rapidly changing society. Through a series of essays, Blatchford advocates for a nationalism that emphasizes civic responsibility and cultural pride, while simultaneously challenging jingoism and xenophobia. Blatchford, a self-taught writer and journalist, emerged from humble beginnings and faced the struggles of the working class firsthand. His experiences in the labor movement and his keen insights into the lives of ordinary people greatly influenced his worldview and literary output. A prominent figure in socialist circles, his ability to articulate the needs and aspirations of the working class position him as a crucial voice in British political discourse. "Britain for the British" is highly recommended for anyone interested in the intersections of nationalism, class struggle, and identity politics. It is a vital read for scholars, policymakers, and engaged citizens alike who seek to understand the roots of contemporary social issues through the lens of early 20th-century Britain.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 282
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066237899
• Artikelnr.: 58754150

Autorenporträt

In the United Kingdom, Robert Peel Glanville Blatchford was an English socialist activist, writer, and journalist. He was also well-known for being a patriot, an atheist, and a critic of eugenics. Following the passing of his wife in the early 1920s, he became spiritual. In Maidstone, Kent, on March 17, 1851, Blatchford was born. His parents named him after the Conservative Prime Minister Robert Peel, who passed away the previous year: Georgina Louisa Corri (maiden; 1821-1890), an actress, and strolling comedian John Glanville Blatchford. Via his mother, Domenico Corri (1746-1825), he was related to his great-grandfather, an Italian publisher and musician who relocated to Edinburgh to teach music in the late 1700s from Rome. Christine Glanville (1924-1999), an English puppeteer, was one of his grandnieces. Blatchford was raised by his mother when his father passed away in 1853. Blatchford spent a large portion of his early years near the theater, and she pursued her performing career for nine more years. Blatchford and his brother Montagu would act with their mother, earning extra money by executing comedic renditions and dances, in order to support the family. The family relocated to Halifax in 1862 in the hopes that Blatchford and his brother would be able to pursue trade education. At first, Blatchford worked as an odd job kid in a lithographic printing plant, receiving eighteen pence per week in pay. He went to school sporadically as a child, first in Halifax and then in Portsmouth.