Political Activism: Socialist History 32 (Socialist History Journal) Book

Lifting the lid on four different political organizations—the Communist Party, the Labour Party, the Cooperative movement, and the British Union of Fascists—this edition of Socialist History Journal examines the Representation of the People Act in order to celebrate, analyze, and assess the experiences of the rank and file. The Fourth Reform Act, as it was otherwise known, was thought to bring about an age of mass democratic politics in Britain and with the widening of the franchise to include all men over 21 and most women over 30, political parties sought to open their doors to the new electorate. While most historians have focused mainly on the leaders and thinkers who shaped the political hierarchy, this account looks to those who dedicated their lives to creating, projecting, and sustaining a variety of political ideals. Read More