A Century of Labour: A History of the Labour Party, 1900-2000

by Keith Laybourn

This work provides an illustrated history of the Labour Party, concentrating on the major personalities and crises. It tells the whole story, from its working class roots to Blairism and New Labour.

256 pages, Paperback

First published March 22, 2001

About the author

A specialist in British working class and labour history during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Keith Laybourn FRHistS FHEA is Diamond Jubilee Professor of the University of Huddersfield.

Reviews

[Saad Din · Rating 3 out of 5]

its a biography of British Labor Party so if anybody has interest in this subject then this is the go to book, however this book ends in 2000 much has happened after that ; Tony Blair was appreciated for his reforms till the writing of book his image is now tarnished beyond repair due to his role in Iraq Invasion.
If there is a second edition of this party bio then I am waiting for it

[angelica winborne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very detailed and easy to read book about the history of Labour as a party of the people - informative and well written. Brilliant

[The Master · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick overview of Labour from its inception to the first Blair term. Bite-sized chapters offer a quick introduction or refresher. Not a dense, scholarly work, rather broad strokes.