The Best of Benn

Tony Benn

$19.95

Publication Date: October 1st, 2015

Publisher:

Arrow

ISBN:

9781784750329

Pages:

368

Description

Tony Benn was one of the 20th century's most charismatic politicians. The Best of Benn showcases his powers of original thinking and communication over seven decades. From "the baby of the house" to a retired widower, he was a consistently radical campaigning voice on issues such as the death penalty, the case against the European Union, opposition to war and support of workers' rights. This volume brings together Tony Benn's electrifying speeches, thoughtful journalism and passionate advocacy of often unconventional causes.

About the Author

Tony Benn is a radical statesman and former Member of Parliament for over 50 years, and is the pre-eminent diarist of his generation. His political activity has continued after "retirement" through mass meetings, broadcasts, and in more recent years through social media.

Praise for The Best of Benn

"Tony Benn belongs in the great tradition of English revolutionaries—a passionate radical destined to be loved in popular memory for his defence of democracy and freedom." —Guardian

"He had the facility to reach across generations and re-energise the debate about what should and should not constitute the common good." —Observer