Robert Owen: A Biography, Volume I Contributor(s): Podmore, Frank (Author) |
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ISBN: 0559635427 ISBN-13: 9780559635427 Publisher: BiblioLife OUR PRICE: $35.14 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2008 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: First published in 1907, this was the first substantial biography of Owen and his theories as well as actual practice of Socialist ideals and institutions. The author had the benefit of newly discovered Owen correspondence numbering some 3000 letters. A definitive biography of the 19th century English socialist and reformer. Especially noteworthy for its depiction of the communal life in the communities he founded in Indiana and in England in the early 19th century. This two-volume work places in proper perspective Owen's vast contributions to the theories of social reform and their implementation. This title is cited and recommended by the Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature. |
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BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Historical - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Communism, Post-communism & Socialism - History |
Dewey: B |
Physical Information: 0.94" H x 9.21" W x 6.14" (1.64 lbs) 408 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
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Publisher Description: This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. |