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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: 1166609359
ISBN13: 9781166609351
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
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 biographical account of the life of Henry Broadhurst, a prominent British trade unionist and politician. The book, published in 1901, is written by Broadhurst himself and covers his life from his humble beginnings as a stonemason to his rise to the highest levels of British politics.Broadhurst was born in 1840 in Oxfordshire and began working as a stonemason at the age of 11. He quickly became involved in the trade union movement and rose through the ranks to become a leader of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners. He was also a founding member of the Trades Union Congress and served as its president in 1881.In addition to his work in the trade union movement, Broadhurst was also a member of parliament for many years. He was first elected in 1880 as a member of the Liberal Party and served in various positions in the government, including as a junior minister in the Treasury.The book provides a detailed account of Broadhurst's life and career, including his involvement in various political and social movements. It also offers insights into the workings of British politics during the late 19th century and the challenges faced by trade unionists and other progressive activists during this time.Overall, Henry Broadhurst: The Story Of His Life From A Stonemason�������s Bench To The Treasury Bench is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of British politics, the trade union movement, and the struggle for social justice.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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