Williams, John L
CLR James: A Life Beyond the Boundaries
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472130136
- author:
- Williams, John L
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Constable
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 16.4 x 4.6 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Biography, General, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
CLR James: A Life Beyond the Boundaries CLR James was one of the most radical voices of the 20th century. Born in Trinidad at the end of the Victorian era, he debated with influential thinkers, played cricket with notable figures, and inspired key leaders. Despite his significant impact on history, James's work fell out of print by the late 1970s. His ideas about identity, class, rebellion, and the leading roles of Black people in politics have become increasingly relevant to our understanding of the world today. Two of his most influential books, The Black Jacobins and Beyond a Boundary, continue to shape readers' perspectives on the world. This biography, full of original research, human drama, and keen insight, brings James's remarkable life story to light for the first time. CLR James is a crucial figure in understanding the importance of Black Britain in the 21st century. His legacy has been rediscovered, firmly establishing his significance as an intellectual giant whose ideas remain vital today.
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