Publisher's Synopsis
Charles Bradlaugh: A Record of His Life and Work by His Daughter Hypatia Bradlaugh Bonner is a two-volume biography that provides a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Charles Bradlaugh. Bradlaugh was a prominent British political activist and atheist who lived in the 19th century. He was known for his advocacy of secularism, women's rights, and free speech.The first volume of the biography covers Bradlaugh's early life, including his childhood and education. It also delves into his early political activities, such as his involvement in Chartism and his work as a journalist. The book also covers his conversion to atheism and his subsequent advocacy of secularism.The second volume of the biography covers Bradlaugh's later life, including his career as a member of parliament and his continued advocacy of women's rights and free speech. The book also covers his legal battles, including his famous trial for blasphemy.Written by Bradlaugh's daughter, Hypatia Bradlaugh Bonner, this biography provides a unique perspective on Bradlaugh's life and work. Bonner was intimately familiar with her father's beliefs and activities, and her personal insights and observations make this biography a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of secularism, women's rights, and free speech in Britain.In Two Volumes. With An Account Of His Parliamentary Struggle, Politics And Teachings By John M. Robertson.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.