Bullock, Ian
Under Siege: The Independent Labour Party in Interwar Britain
- ISBN 13:
- 9781771991551
- author:
- Bullock, Ian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- AU Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 428
- Dimensions:
- 22.86 x 15.24 x 2.79 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Independent Labour Party in Interwar Britain is a detailed examination of the ILP's role in radical democratic socialism during the tumultuous 1930s. Founded in 1893, the ILP operated under the Labour Party's aegis until it disaffiliated in 1932, adopting a new, revolutionary policy. This shift led to internal divisions, with some members advocating for merger with the Communist Party and others seeing the ILP as a more genuine and democratic rival. Bullock draws on a range of sources, including the ILP's Labour Leader and contemporary left-wing newspapers, to explore the debates and ideological battles of the ILP during this period. The ILP's commitment to democratic socialist thinking remained unwavering, despite the party's significant decline in membership and influence by the decade's end. This book provides a nuanced understanding of the ILP's complex history, shedding light on the party's struggles and contradictions during a pivotal moment in British history.
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