British Socialism: The Grand Tour - Series 1 - Beatrice and Sidney Webb and the Fabian Society - BBC Sounds

Release Date: 26 Feb 2018

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Anne McElvoy traces the influence of Beatrice and Sidney Webb on British socialism.

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