Cover page; Halftitle page; Title page; Copyright page; PREFACE TO THE RE-ISSUE; Title page; Copyright page; CONTENTS; Map; PREFACE; INTRODUCTION; 1 INFANT SENSIBILITIES; 2 THE INDEPENDENT COLLIER; 3 ̀BLACK DIAMONDS'; 4 CRISIS AND CONVERSION; 5 THE SCOTTISH LABOUR PARTY; 6 FROM WEST HAM TO BRADFORD: THE FOUNDATION OF THE ILP; 7 MEMBER FOR THE UNEMPLOYED; 8 CONCLUSION; APPENDIX 1: HARDIE'S ILLEGITIMACY; APPENDIX 2: THE SONS OF LABOUR; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX
Summary
First published in 1978. This book is an essay in labour biography. Labour leaders of the nineteenth century are often enigmatic personalities, and James Keir Hardie is no exception. The main purpose of this study is to penetrate the heart of the enigma that is Kier Hardie. Why does he remain so puzzling? The author explores Hardie's childhood and his interest and involvement within the Labour Party. This title will be of interest to students of politics and history
