The British People and the League of Nations: Democracy, Citizenship and Internationalism, C.191845
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The British People and the League of Nations: Democracy, Citizenship and Internationalism, C.191845
By (Author) Helen McCarthy
Manchester University Press
Manchester University Press
27th September 2016
United Kingdom
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296
Width 156mm, Height 234mm
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A rich and original study of the culture of association, showing the 'Big Society' in action in interwar Britain. First full-length study of a major British pressure-group, the League of Nations Union, since 1981, making extensive use of local archives. Essential reading for anyone interested in the history of social movements in modern Britain. -- .
Reviews
An important work of recovery[McCarthys] recovery of the activism and commitment of ordinary citizens is welcome and new
Susan Pedersen, London Review of Books, August 2013
This book presents a fresh and encompassing social history of the LNU in British interwar political culture, astutely assessing failures as well as successes.
George Egerton, American Historical Review
A fascinating account of the League of Nations movement in Britain between the wars....the movement in the book between micrological investigations of local sources and macrological analyses of major political figures and developments is almost seamless.
Jeanne Morefield, Journal of Modern History
The scale and scope of the LNUs activities far eclipsed that of earlier voluntary associations. Herein lies its historical significance, as McCarthys fine book illustrates.
Daniel Gorman, Journal of British Studies
This important monograph is the first detailed study of the League of Nations Union (LNU) since Donald S. Birns book on the topic appeared in 1981...McCarthys impressive book points to a valuable avenue for future research.
Paul Corthorn, Contemporary British History
McCarthys excellent study fills a sizeable gap in the existing literatureBy frequently shifting the spotlight towards the LNUs interaction with the British public rather than with Whitehall and Westminster readers are granted a much deeper understanding of the British relationship with internationalismThe British people and the League of Nations thus deserves a large and varied readership.
Jamie Perry, Journal of History and Cultures
Author Bio
Helen McCarthy is Senior Lecturer in Modern British History at Queen Mary, University of London
