Socialism and the Labour Movement |
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Socialist journal of the late 1800`s.
Philosopher, legal theorist and reformer, and political radical. Argued in favor of universal suffrage, annual parliaments and vote by ballot in his book, Constitutional Code. Includes excerpts. (1748-1832)
Published a series of radical newspapers and punished for his activities. Campaigned against child labor, the 1834 Poor Law and political corruption. Includes excerpts from writings about his viewpoints and activities. (1792-1849)
Journalist and author of Common Sense, a pamphlet that attacked the British Monarchy and argued for American independence. Wrote The Rights of Man, in which he attacked hereditary government and argued for equal political rights. The book also recommended progressive taxation, family allowances, old age pensions, maternity grants and the abolition of the House of Lords. (1737-1809)
Publisher of a radical newspaper, The Republican. Served prison term for violation of seditious libel laws. Strong supporter of women's rights and campaigned against child labor. Includes excerpts from his writings. (1790-1843)
Wrote a pamphlet, A Vindication of the Rights of Man, in which she opposed the slave trade, the game laws and way that the poor were treated. In another book, Vindication of the Rights of Women, she argued for the equality of women. (1759-1797)
Founded the Manchester Fabian Society and published a socialist newspaper, The Clarion. Changed his views on equal rights and strongly opposed the policies of the NUWSS and the WSPU. (1851-1943)
Wrote book, Views of Society and Manners in America, which praised America's experiments in democracy. Advocated socialism, the abolition of slavery, universal suffrage, free secular education, birth control, changes in the marriage and divorce laws. (1795-1852)
Supported of universal suffrage and believed that most of the problems afflicting British society was due to "class legislation". Became member of the Peace Society and the Temperance Society and also took part in the anti-vivisection campaign. (1807-1897)
Was a lawyer and critic of a legal system that he believed was biased in favor of the rich. Advocated parliamentary reform. (1765-1799)
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