The Progressive Patriot
A Search for Belonging
$31.62
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
2 July 2007
Summary
A passionate and brilliant polemic on the meaning of national identity in modern Britain.
What does it mean to be English? What does it mean to be British? Is the cross of St George a proud symbol of a great tradition, or the badge of a neo-Nazi? In a world where British citizens can lay bombs to kill their countrymen, where religious fundamentalism is on the increase and where the BNP are somehow part of the democratic process, what does patriotism actually mean?
Our identity…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780552772426 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0552772429 |
| Author: | Billy Bragg |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Black Swan |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 2 July 2007 |
| Weight: | 276g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 129mm x 25mm |
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Critics Review
“Whatever your views, there is much to be inspired by here.”
An intriguing and timely book, which opens a new angle on the debate of what it means to be British and a patriot * Daily Express *
Charming and engaging… The Progressive Patriot flows with integrity and commitment * The Independent *
Whatever your views, there is much to be inspired by here, and much you will want to rant right back at. * Sunday Telegraph *
About The Author
Billy Bragg
Billy Bragg was born in December 1957. When punk rock hit the music scene, Bragg formed his first bank, Riff Raff. Following their demise, he spent a brief spell in the British Army before emerging as a solo performer in 1983. His back-to-basics, stripped-down style earned him many admirers, among them Kirsty MacColl, who had a top ten hit with his song ‘A New England’. Bragg’s radical views saw him become a fixture at political rallies and benefits, particularly during the 1984 Miners’ Strike. He was a founder of Red Wedge - an artist-led initiative to encourage young people to vote Labour in the 1987 General Election. He has release ten albums, the most recent being England, Half English. Billy lives in Dorset with his partner and their son and is still writing songs and challenging our elected politicians.
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