Wales and Socialism

Martin Wright is Lecturer in History at Cardiff University. He is also chair of Llafur, the Welsh People's History Society.

• PrefaceIntroductionChapter 1Pioneers (1790s - 1880s)Chapter 2Putting Down Roots (1889-1899)(i). Fabianism in Cardiff(iii).The Social Democratic Federation in South Wales Chapter 3South Wales and the ILP Ascendancy (1891-1906)(i).The ILP and Socialism in South Wales Before 1898(ii). The 1898 Coal Strike and its Consequences(iii).The Political Culture of Socialism in South WalesChapter 4Beyond the Heads of the Valleys (c. 1880s-1906)(i).British Socialism and Welsh Wales(ii).Quarrymen, Socialism and Lord Penrhyn (iii). Towards an Indigenous Welsh Socialism?(iv).R.J. Derfel, 'Socialist Cymreig'Chapter 5 Progress and Pluralism (1906-1912)(i).The Socialist Movement in Wales after 1906(ii).The Struggle for a Welsh Socialist ConsciousnessConclusionBibliography

'This pioneering study examines the evolution of socialism and its political manifestations in Wales between the 1790s and 1912 located within the economic, social and linguistic contexts of the regions of Wales. It is also a timely and welcome contribution to the current debate about the future of Labour and socialism.' - Professor Sir Deian Hopkin, University of Essex