R. B. Cunninghame Graham and Scotland
€37.90
Product Information
| ISBN | 9781474498272 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Edinburgh University Press |
| Publishing Date | 22/05/2023 |
| Price (excl. tax) | €35.75 |
| Tax | €2.15 |
| Price (incl. tax) | €37.90 |
| Availability | 2 units in external warehouse |
Product Description
R. B. Cunninghame Graham was a well-known and hugely influential figure in late 19th- and early 20th-century Scottish politics and literature. This book explores Grahams early political views, his time as a Member of Parliament, his disillusionment with the Liberal Party and his reputation as the first declared socialist MP. Using documentary evidence and tangible philosophical links, the book traces Grahams early political influences derived directly or indirectly from key 19th-century figures, particularly William Morris. It also examines Grahams anti-imperialist, anti-colonial and anti-racist speeches and writings, and his active support for womens rights and universal suffrage.
Lachlan Munro strips away the mythology surrounding Graham to reveal an altogether more complex picture, exploring his political and literary achievements, during a time of enormous political, economic and cultural upheaval the reverberations of which are still ongoing.