BRITAIN SINCE 1918

The Strange Career of British Democracy. The story of democratic politics in Britain since universal male suffrage in 1918 is a dramatic one, crowded with events and colourful figures. As well as the great events of war and economic crises, and the quieter drama of constitutional change, this era ha [...]
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The Strange Career of British Democracy. The story of democratic politics in Britain since universal male suffrage in 1918 is a dramatic one, crowded with events and colourful figures. As well as the great events of war and economic crises, and the quieter drama of constitutional change, this era has been studded with democratic protests of every sort. As well as power, and the use of power, David Marquand is also concerned with dreams, visions and ideals - such as those of George Orwell and Enoch Powell, Churchill and Lord Salisbury, Aneurin Bevan and Tony Benn - which have helped to shape identity and aspirations. A wonderfully readable study of British politics.