Left book club (986 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Acceptable. THE SCRIPT! Acting Edition. Some shelf wear and scuff marks to the covers. Some edge wear to the covers. Just a few markings by the former actor. Enjoy this ACTING EDITION SCRIPT still useful for performance.

Soft cover. Condición: Fine. 1st Edition. 206pp.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 210 pages. (SL#281).

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. 92 pages (SL#281).

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. 319 pages. (SL#277).

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 376 pages. (SL#132(SL#13).

Hardcover. Condición: Good. 1st Edition. 342 pages. The text tracks an eight-month window from June 4, 1943, until late January 1944, when the military government was forced to break diplomatic ties with the Axis powers.The Rise of Perón: It provides a "ringside seat" to the early political maneuvering of Colonel Juan Perón, who was operating behind the scenes within the GOU (Grupo de Oficiales Unidos) junta before his rise to the presidency.The Axis Threat in the Americas: Josephs documents how the military junta resisted U.S. pressure to join the Allies, highlighting the deep-seated influence of nearly 100 major German firms operating in the country and how the military leaders openly emulated Nazi mass-mobilisation and espionage tactics.Journalistic Legacy: Originally published by Random House in 1944 and distributed in the UK by Victor Gollancz's Left Book Club, the diary remains a significant primary source for studying World War II-era Latin American politics, fascism, and the origins of Peronism. (Note: Some modern digital bookstore listings mistakenly copy-paste a description attributing this book to the 1970s junta; historically, the original text strictly details the events of 1943-1944) (SL#130/2).…

Condición: Good. 2nd edition. Boards, G. 301pp, index, wartime paper very browned, spines faded & boards rubbed, a reading copy. The story of the Russian peasant, up to the February Revolution of 1917. The entire first edition of the book ( published 1940 ) was destroyed in the Blitz. Sir Herbert John Maynard, [ 1865 - 1943 ] British colonial official, who was also prominent in the Fabian Society, and wrote about Russia. 350 grams.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. 1st Edition. 304 pages. (SL#277).

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. Tory M.P., Haxey, Simon, Left Book Club, 1939, 263p, hc no dj, boards bumped/scuffed/water stained, text clean, solid binding--Depression era look at right wing English rule---4.00.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 366 pages. (SL#277).

Soft cover. Condición: Fine. 1st Edition. 181pp.

Hardcover. Condición: Acceptable. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Poor. Edgewear, tear and chipping to price clipped dj.

Hardcover. Condición: Acceptable. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Poor. Edgewear, tear and chipping to price clipped dj.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. 219 pages. (SL#281).

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. 376 pages. (SL#277).

Condición: Good. 1st UK edition. Boards, G+. 376pp, laid in are two prospectus for the LBC, boards rubbed & grubby, occasional foxing, a reading copy. An account of the military stengths & weaknesses of the allied & axis forces on the eve of the Second World War. 375 grams.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. 278 pages. imperialism, colonialism, and systemic race relations within the British Empire. It heavily critiques British colonial administration, unpacking how racial stratification and the "colour bar" were used to maintain economic and political power over colonised populations.Because it was distributed via the Left Book Club—a prominent socialist subscription group in the 1930s and 1940s—it played a significant role in shaping British left-wing perspectives on decolonisation during the latter half of the Second World War. (SL#126).…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. 384 pages. Illustrated. (SL#277).

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. 173 pages. The evolution traced by Davies highlights how governments attempted to balance public accountability with corporate efficiency. The development of these entities generally follows several key historical phases:The Rejection of Post Office-Style Management: Early state interventions managed public services directly through civil service departments (like the Post Office). However, this model was heavily criticized for being too rigid, bureaucratic, and bound by Treasury financial controls.The Rise of the Semi-Autonomous Board: In the 1920s and 1930s, statutory bodies like the Central Electricity Board (1926) and the London Passenger Transport Board (1933) emerged. These set the precedent for the modern public corporation: an entity owned by the state but run by an independent board of experts rather than politicians.The Post-WWII Nationalisation Wave: Following the publication of Davies' book, the UK government formalised this framework to manage entire strategic sectors of the economy. The primary goal was to safeguard public welfare, secure capital investment for natural monopolies, and protect consumers from private exploitation (SL#126).…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. 195 pages. Post-War Outlook: The book serves as a historical document presenting Italy's perspective, political atmosphere, and struggles during the immediate aftermath of the Second World War.Left Book Club: It was widely circulated as a selection for the Left Book Club, an influential leftist publishing group in the United Kingdom. (SL#130/2).…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. 1st Edition. 186 pages. (SL#277).

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 471 pages. (SL#277).

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. 352 pages. (SL#277).

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. 247 pages. Abolition of the Monarchy: They called for the immediate removal of the House of Savoy, arguing that the monarchy was deeply complicit in Mussolini's rise to power and the crimes of the Fascist state.Establishment of a Republic: They advocated for a democratic republic built on social-democratic principles.Separation of Church and State: The book urged for a total separation between the Vatican and the Italian government, warning against clerical influence in state affairs.Economic Nationalisation: They proposed the nationalisation of major industrial monopolies that had collaborated with or profited from the Fascist regime.Accountability for War Crimes: They insisted that Fascist leaders and corporate profiteers be held strictly legally accountable for their actions.Critique of Allied DiplomacyA major portion of the book is a sharp critique directed at the United States State Department and the British Foreign Office. Salvemini and La Piana feared that British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and US President Franklin D. Roosevelt would favour a conservative restoration.They argued that Allied diplomacy suffered from "appeasement" and a desire to prop up a "Fascism minus Mussolini". They explicitly warned that the Western Allies would rather deal with an Italian puppet regime—retaining the King and conservative generals like Pietro Badoglio—to prevent a popular, left-leaning radical revolution, even if it meant undermining genuine democracy.Ultimately, history partly mirrored (SL#130/2).…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. 156 pages. It is a personal and moral work where Strachey re-examines his beliefs during World War II.Democratic Defense: Rather than focusing strictly on economics, Strachey argues that Britain and democracy are fighting a moral battle to prevent subjugation and to protect human freedom against Nazi totalitarianism.Shift in Thought: The book marks a period where Strachey moved away from strict orthodox communism and realigned his views with the defense of western democratic values. (SL#126).…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. 383 pages. (SL#277).