Toward a new world order for postwar Britain
A bold, practical program for rebuilding society after the war, presented by the British Labour Party and its leader, Arthur Henderson. This edition gathers the reconstruction plan, its introductory context, and explanatory notes that lay out a clear, action‑oriented path for a fairer economy and a more just world.
This book argues that victory must lead to systemic change, not a return to old ways. It outlines how a cooperative, not a profiteering system, could replace wage‑slavery and private ownership with public control and shared prosperity. It calls for nationalization, progressive taxation, and a stronger public role in health, education, science, and culture, funded by the surplus of society for the common good.
What you’ll experience
- A clear vision of rebuilding society as a whole, not just reforming parts of it.
- An emphasis on the surplus for the common good, funding public services and research.
- A roadmap for international cooperation, peaceful diplomacy, and a league of nations.
- Context for debates on empire, industry, taxation, and social welfare in a postwar world.
Ideal for readers of historical political programs, labor history, and 20th‑century social reform who want a grounded view of how a mass movement imagined rebuilding society after war.