Joseph Cowen and Popular Radicalism on Tyneside
Publisher: Merlin Press
Published: December 1, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780850365849
Subjects: Biography: general; British & Irish history: c 1700 to c 1900; c 1800 to c 1900; Political Science; Politics / Current Events; Politics/International Relations; North & North East England; Europe - Great Britain - General; Political Ideologies - General; Political Science / Political Ideologies / General
Description: "This is the first full length study of Joseph Cowen, (1829-1900) a newspaper magnate, radical activist and Liberal MP who represented Newcastle upon Tyne from 1874 to 1886." "This study breaks new ground by bringing together ethnic and urban studies, and considers the role of the press in building a radical power base."--Jacket.