Making the Revolution Global

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Black Radicalism and the British Socialist Movement before Decolonisation

By Theo Williams

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In Making the Revolution Global, Theo Williams explores the intersections of anti-imperial movements and leftist activism in Britain during the 20th century. The book details how international solidarity and the sharing of revolutionary ideas and strategies played crucial roles in shaping political ideologies and activism in Britain, reflecting on the global impact of these connections.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring how international solidarity movements and global partnerships played a role in reshaping political landscapes during the twentieth century. It offers a thought-provoking analysis of revolutionary movements and the connections between activists across continents, appealing to those fascinated by politics and world affairs.

Making the Revolution Global

How black radicals reshaped the British left

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Making the Revolution Global shows how black radicals transformed socialist politics in Britain in the years before decolonisation. African and Caribbean activist-intellectuals, such as Amy Ashwood Garvey, C.L.R. James, Jomo Kenyatta, Kwame Nkrumah and George Padmore, came to Britain during the 1930s and 1940s and intervened in debates about capitalism, imperialism, fascism and war.

They consistently argued that any path towards international socialism must have colonial liberation at its heart. Although their ideas were met with opposition from many on the British Left, they convinced significant sections of the movement of the revolutionary potential of colonised peoples.

By centring the entanglements between black radicals and the wider British socialist movement, Theo Williams casts new light on responses to the 1935 Italian invasion of Ethiopia, the 1945 Fifth Pan-African Congress, and a wealth of other events and phenomena. In doing so, he showcases a revolutionary tradition that, as illustrated by the global Black Lives Matter demonstrations of 2020, is still relevant today.

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Making the Revolution Global is praised for its comprehensive exploration of Black militant Pan-Africanist radicals in Britain and their collaboration with the British Left. Highlighting figures like George Padmore and C.L.R. James, the book delves into their efforts in combating racism and imperialism within Britain's socialist movements. Reviewers commend Williams for his detailed archival research and nuanced portrayal of these pivotal historical dynamics, illustrating their significance in shaping decolonisation and liberation movements globally.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839761980

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

Illustration: 6 b&w photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 445g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Theo Williams is a lecturer in twentieth-century British history at Durham University, UK. He specialises in the histories of anticolonialism and black radical politics. He co-organised the conference Anti-racism in Britain: Histories and Trajectories (2021) and has written for publications including African Studies Review, History Workshop Online, Libération, Modern Intellectual History, Review of African Political Economy and Twentieth Century British History.