The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
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The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists is a classic representation of the impoverished and politically powerless underclass of British society in Edwardian England, ruthlessly exploited by the institutionalized corruption of their employers and the civic and religious authorities. Epic in scale, the novel charts the ruinous effects of the laissez-faire mercantilist ethics on the men, women, and children of the working classes, and through its emblematic characters, argues for a socialist politics as the only hope for a civilized and humane life for all. This Wordsworth edition includes an exclusive foreword by the late Tony Benn.| SKU | GOR004360738 |
| ISBN 13 | 9781840226829 |
| ISBN 10 | 184022682X |
| Title | The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists |
| Author | Robert Tressell |
| Series | Wordsworth Classics |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Wordsworth Editions Ltd |
| Year published | 2012-04-09 |
| Number of pages | 624 |
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