Rise of the Labour Party 1880-1945

<p>This popular study covers two major topics: the formation of the Labour Party and its emergence as the main rival to the conservatives. This transformation of the British political scene has been accounted for in a variety of ways. Dr Adelman examines these explanations and concludes that while there is a consensus about the reasons for the creation of the Labour Party there is no agreement about why it rose to such prominence.</p> <p><b>Part One : Origins. </b>1. Socialism and Trade Unionism. 2.The Formation of the Labour Party. <b>Part Two: The Struggle For Power. </b>3.The Growth of the Labour Party. 4. Labour's Time of Trial. 5. Revival and Triumph. <b>Part Three: Assessment. </b><b>Part Four: Documents. </b>Appendix. Bibliography. Index.</p>