Huw T. Edwards British Labour and Welsh Socialism |
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Author:
| Ward, Paul |
ISBN: | 978-0-7083-2328-1 |
Publication Date: | Apr 2011 |
Publisher: | Gwasg Prifysgol Cymru / University of Wales Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $41.95 |
Book Description:
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This book is the first biography of Huw T. Edwards (1929 1970), a key figure in the Welsh labour movement, who was known in the 1950s as the unofficial Prime Minister of Wales. He was of working-class origin, a Welsh speaker and trade unionist involved in a wide range of activities associated with Welsh culture. He represented Wales to the BBC, chaired the Welsh Tourist Board, and was president of the Welsh Language Society.
This book is the first biography of Huw T. Edwards (1929 1970), a key figure in the Welsh labour movement, who was known in the 1950s as the unofficial Prime Minister of Wales. He was of working-class origin, a Welsh speaker and trade unionist involved in a wide range of activities associated with Welsh culture. He represented Wales to the BBC, chaired the Welsh Tourist Board, and was president of the Welsh Language Society.