One Hundred Years Of Socialism

This new edition of Donald Sassoon's magisterial history of the Left in the twentieth century includes a substantial new introduction by the author. With unique authority and unparalleled scholarship, Sassoon traces the fortunes of the political parties of the left in Western Europe across 14 countries, covering the fortunes of socialism from the rise of the Bolsheviks through two World Wars to the revival of feminism and the arrival of 'green' politics.

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"A remarkable new work of historical analysis, which will soon establish itself as a classic' Eric Hobsbawm, Guardian. "Remarkable...A massive and original synthesis which deserves to become a classic, there is nothing comparable to it in the English language' David Marquand. "[An] extraordinary achievement...this book is a small masterpiece"Sir Bernard Crick. "Admirable...a compelling guide to the recent history of Social Democratic parties" Tony Judt, TLS. "The author has scaled a mountain of scholarship and returned with an indispensable work of reference and reflection" Norman Birnbaum, Political Quarterly. "A majestic work. Nothing like this great survey exists in any language...an unfailing pleasure to read" The Economist.

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Donald Sassoon was born in Cairo and educated in Paris, Milan and London. He is Professor of Comparative European History at Queen Mary, University of London and is the author of several highly acclaimed books, including Contemporary Italy: Politics, Economy and Society Since 1945, Mona Lisa: The History of the World's Most Famous Painting, The Culture of the Europeans and Mussolini.

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