Winstanley, Gerrard
A Common Treasury
- ISBN 13:
- 9781844675951
- author:
- Winstanley, Gerrard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Verso
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 1.6 cm
- Genre:
- British & Irish history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Gerrard Winstanley's writings from the end of the English Civil War remain a significant influence on Left-wing thought. In 2011, Verso Books published his extraordinary work, which has been cited as some of the earliest examples of communist ideology. Winstanley and his comrades, known as Diggers, attempted to farm common land at St. George's Hill, distributing food freely amongst themselves. This experiment in communal living continues to resonate today, particularly as concerns about enclosure of the commons grow. Tony Benn argues that Winstanley's ideas can still inspire us to challenge the status quo and turn our world upside down. This collection of his writings offers a unique insight into the early history of communist thought and its relevance to contemporary debates.
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