Description
A historical survey of transnational activism in Europe and beyond since 1870.
About the Author
Daniel Laqua is Associate Professor of History at Northumbria University, UK. He has published widely on the themes of pacifism, socialism, anti-slavery, socialialism, anarchism, the historiography of humanitarianism and the interplay between the League of Nations and political activism. His publications include International Organizations and Global Civil Society, Internationalism Reconfigured and The Age of Internationalism and Belgium.
Reviews
'Laqua's richly illustrated study considers an extraordinary array of political, social and ecological causes, exploring how transnational activists have both shaped - and been shaped by - the contemporary world. Drawing on impressive primary research and diverse analytical literatures, this volume provides a fascinating and sophisticated account of a topic of wide interest.' * Thomas Davis, City, University of London, UK *
'This book offers an enormously rich insight into the way activists shaped the social fabric of modern societies. The impressive array of topics is both enriching and revealing as it systematically includes the dark sides of activism and invites us to rethink the history of modern societies as a result of competing, intersecting or colliding forms of collective action.' * Isabella Loehr, Centre Marc Bloch, Berlin, Germany *
'This is an impressive book. It offers a wide-ranging and nuanced analysis of various forms of internationalism in engaging prose. Laqua focuses not only on better-studied countries but also relatively under-researched ones in Europe. Crucially, this monograph systematically considers both the benevolent elements and the blind spots manifest in internationalist visions and practices.' * Nikolaos Papadogiannis, Stirling University, UK *
Book Information
ISBN 9781350262799
Author Daniel Laqua
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC