The Making of the English Working Class

Explore the groundbreaking work, 'The Making of the English Working Class' by E. P. Thompson, a seminal text that has reshaped the landscape of English social history. This pivotal historical analysis delves into the vibrant culture and political activism of the working class between 1780 to 1832. Presented in a newly upgraded B-format paperback by Penguin UK, this 980-page classic is essential for historians, sociologists, and anyone interested in the evolution of class consciousness. Thompson masterfully illustrates how the working class played a crucial role in crafting its own identity, demonstrating resilience amid adversity. With a new introduction by historian Michael Kenny, discover how this transformative period gave rise to a rich tapestry of cultural expressions and political movements. Authored with profound insight, 'The Making of the English Working Class' explores themes of loss, status, and empowerment, showcasing the intellect and passion of a generation fighting for recognition. This book is not only a must-have for students of history but also for anyone intrigued by the collective spirit of the working class. Ideal for readers looking to deepen their understanding of working-class history and its significance, this edition encapsulates over fifty years of scholarly discussion and social reflection. Dive into this compelling narrative and understand the foundations of modern British society. Unlock the stories of a section of society that has too often been overlooked. Order now for free shipping and embark on a historical journey that reveals the voices of the English working class!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141976952
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 980


Description:
Fifty years since first publication, E. P. Thompson's revolutionary account of working-class culture and ideals is published in Penguin Modern Classics, with a new introduction by historian Michael Kenny

This classic and imaginative account of working-class society in its formative years, 1780 to 1832, revolutionized our understanding of English social history. E. P. Thompson shows how the working class took part in its own making and re-creates the whole-life experience of people who suffered loss of status and freedom, who underwent degradation, and who yet created a cultured and political consciousness of great vitality.
Reviews-
'A dazzling vindication of the lives and aspirations of the then - and now once again - neglected culture of working-class England' Martin Kettle, Observer
'Superbly readable . . . a moving account of the culture of the self-taught in an age of social and intellectual deprivation' Asa Briggs, Financial Times

'Thompson's work combines passion and intellect, the gifts of the poet, the narrator and the analyst' E. J. Hobsbawm, Independent

'An event not merely in the writing of English history but in the politics of our century' Michael Foot, Times Literary Supplement

'The greatest of our socialist historians' Terry Eagleton, New Statesman
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