| The British Labour Party and the German Social Democrats, 1900-1931 Contributor(s): Berger, Stefan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0198205007 ISBN-13: 9780198205005 Publisher: Clarendon Press OUR PRICE: $69.35 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 1995 Annotation: This is a pioneering comparative study of the early years of the British Labour Party and the German Social Democratic Party. Stefan Berger examines the history of both parties over thirty years, focusing on their organization, their integration into state and society, their ideology, their cultural and recreational activities, and their relationship with each other. Dr Berger argues that the traditional view of deep-seated cultural and ideological differences between British and European Labour movements is in need of substantial revision. Based on a wealth of primary material from both British and German archives, the book's controversial conclusions will open up new perspectives on old debates. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Process - Political Parties - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General |
| Dewey: 324.241 |
| LCCN: 94018793 |
| Physical Information: 1.02" H x 6.36" W x 8.78" (1.30 lbs) 316 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is a pioneering comparative study of the early years of the British Labour Party and the German Social Democratic Party. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources in both countries, Berger argues that the traditional view of deep-seated cultural and ideological differences between the two labor movements must be revised. His controversial conclusions will open up a new perspective on old debates. |