"Red Ellen" Wilkinson : her ideas, movements and world
Perry, MattAuthor
This study seeks to delve beyond the familiar image of Ellen Wilkinson as the leader of the Jarrow Crusade. It has attempted to unearth new evidence to provide a richer understanding of this figure who is remarkable in terms of her achievements, her acquaintances and her witnessing of history's great turning points. From a humble background, she ascended to the rank of Minister in the 1945 Labour government. Yet she was much more than a conventional Labour politician. She wrote journalism, political theory and novels. She was both a socialist and a feminist; at times, she described herself as a revolutionary.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This study seeks to delve beyond the familiar image of Ellen Wilkinson as the leader of the Jarrow Crusade. It has attempted to unearth new evidence to provide a richer understanding of this figure who is remarkable in terms of her achievements, her acquaintances and her witnessing of history's great turning points. From a humble background, she ascended to the rank of Minister in the 1945 Labour government. Yet she was much more than a conventional Labour politician. She wrote journalism, political theory and novels. She was both a socialist and a feminist; at times, she described herself as a revolutionary.
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on August 27, 2014).
Socialist ideas and movements -- Feminism and the women's movement -- The trade union movement -- Against imperialism and war -- The Commons and the Parliamentary Labour Party -- A journey through the crisis years: the slump, travel and anti-fascism -- 'The hope of the world': Spain in revolution and war, 1933-39 -- In government, 1940-47.
Wilkinson, Ellen Cicely, 1891-1947.
Labour Party (Great Britain)
Regions & Countries - Europe
History & Archaeology
Great Britain