Martin Pugh: 5 books

Book cover of State and Society

State and Society

A Social and Political History of Britain since 1870

by Professor Martin Pugh
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2017

As a vigorous interpretation of political and social developments in Britain since the late-Victorian era, State and Society is one of the most respected and widely-read introductions to modern British history. Martin Pugh explores as his central theme the relationship between the British state and...
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The Pankhursts

The History of One Radical Family

by Martin Pugh
Language: English
Release Date: December 31, 2013

The suffragettes outraged Victorian society but their personal lives were just as dramatic as their public actions. In this gripping and incisive account of the Pankhursts, Martin Pugh reveals the full story behind this unique family: Emmeline, the domineering mother; Christabel, the favourite daughter,...
Book cover of Speak for Britain!

Speak for Britain!

A New History of the Labour Party

by Martin Pugh
Language: English
Release Date: March 24, 2010

Written at a critical juncture in the history of the Labour Party, Speak for Britain! is a thought-provoking and highly original interpretation of the party's evolution, from its trade union origins to its status as a national governing party. It charts Labour's rise to power by re-examining the impact...
Book cover of Hurrah For The Blackshirts!

Hurrah For The Blackshirts!

Fascists and Fascism in Britain Between the Wars

by Martin Pugh
Language: English
Release Date: December 31, 2013

Britain is celebrated for having avoided the extremism, political violence and instability that blighted many European countries between the two world wars. But her success was a closer thing than has been realized. Disillusionment with parliamentary democracy, outbreaks of fascist violence and fears...
Book cover of Lloyd George
by Martin Pugh
Language: English
Release Date: January 21, 2014

An up-to-date synthesis and original interpretation of Lloyd George's life, personality and political career. This study challenges the traditional view of Lloyd George as an outsider in British politics, explains the political, economic and social achievements of his career and his role in effecting those changes.
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