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Henry Broadhurst: The Story Of His Life From A Stonemason's Bench To The Treasury Bench (1901)

Henry Broadhurst: The Story Of His Life From A Stonemason's Bench To The Treasury Bench (1901)

Broadhurst, Henry
Birrell, Augustine

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ISBN10: 1120291275
ISBN13: 9781120291271
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 334
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Henry Broadhurst: The Story of His Life from a Stonemason's Bench to the Treasury Bench is a memoir written by Henry Broadhurst himself and published in 1901. The book chronicles the life of Broadhurst, who started his career as a stonemason and eventually rose to become a prominent politician in the United Kingdom.The book begins with Broadhurst's childhood and his early years working as a stonemason. It then goes on to describe his involvement in the trade union movement, which led to his entry into politics. Broadhurst became a member of parliament and served in various government positions, including as a member of the Treasury Bench.Throughout the book, Broadhurst discusses his political beliefs and the challenges he faced as a working-class politician in the late 19th century. He also provides insights into the political landscape of the time, including the rise of socialism and the struggles of the labor movement.Overall, Henry Broadhurst: The Story of His Life from a Stonemason's Bench to the Treasury Bench is a fascinating account of one man's journey from humble beginnings to political prominence. It offers a unique perspective on the history of the United Kingdom and the struggles faced by working-class people during this era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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