The Best Of Benn Av Tony Benn

<p>Tony Benn was one of the twentieth century''s most charismatic politicians. <i>The Best of Benn</i> showcases his powers of original thinking and communication over seven decades.<br><br>From ''the baby of the house'' to a retired widower, he was a consistently radical campaigning voice on issues such as the death penalty, the case against the European Union, opposition to war and support of workers'' rights.<br><br>This volume brings together Tony Benn''s electrifying speeches, thoughtful journalism and passionate advocacy of often unconventional causes.<br><br>''Tony Benn belongs in the great tradition of English revolutionaries - a passionate radical destined to be loved in popular memory for his defence of democracy and freedom.'' <i>Guardian</i><br><br>''He had the facility to reach across generations and re-energise the debate about what should and should not constitute the common good.'' <i>Observer</i></p>