ABSTRACT

This volume is representative of the historical works of a particular period (1923-29) when there was a hiatus in the output of Cole the theoretician. It is an extraordinary contribution to labour history and is among the finest of his historical works.

 

chapter Chapter I|13 pages

The Times

chapter Chapter II|14 pages

Boyhood and Youth

chapter Chapter III|12 pages

Life in the Army

chapter Chapter IV|8 pages

The Soldier's Friend

chapter Chapter V|21 pages

Peter Porcupine in America

chapter Chapter VI|10 pages

Entry into English Politics

chapter Chapter IX|25 pages

Cobbett Joins the Radicals

chapter Chapter XI|14 pages

Prosecution and Sentence

chapter Chapter XII|21 pages

In Newgate—The Luddites

chapter Chapter XIV|23 pages

The Fruits of Victory

chapter Chapter XV|19 pages

Two Years' Residence in America

chapter Chapter XVI|18 pages

The Six Acts—Queen Caroline

chapter Chapter XVIII|16 pages

Grammar and Husbandry

chapter Chapter XIX|20 pages

Catholic Emancipation—The Preston Election

chapter Chapter XX|13 pages

Advice to Young Men

chapter Chapter XXI|31 pages

Rural Rides

chapter Chapter XXII|22 pages

The Reform Movement—The Labourers' Revolt

chapter Chapter XXIII|16 pages

The Reform Act

chapter Chapter XXV|13 pages

The Poor Law Struggle

chapter Chapter XXVI|16 pages

A Tour in Ireland—The End

chapter |2 pages

Four Postscripts