Meyer london: a biography of the socialist new york congressman, 1871-1926
Auteur :
Goldberg, Gordon J.
Éditeur :
McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN :
9780786472161
Date de publication :
8 févr. 2013
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,7 cm
Poids :
445 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Meyer London (1871-1926), a Russian Jewish immigrant, settled in New York's Lower East Side in 1891. He became a lawyer, labor activist, founding member of the Socialist Party of America, and a three term Congressman, advocating peaceful and gradual methods and refusing to take rigid doctrinal positions. Elected to Congress in 1914 as the lone Socialist he demonstrated political skill and courage.