Inside the Black Box of 'White Backlash'

Letters of Support to Enoch Powell (1968-1969)

Autor*innen

• Olivier Esteves

Parameter

• 218 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Ethnographie
• Geschichte
• Politikwissenschaft
• Sozialwissenschaften
• Weltgeschichte

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The book delves into the letters of support received by Enoch Powell following his controversial 'Rivers of Blood' speech, exploring the sentiments and motivations behind the responses. It examines the socio-political climate of the time, shedding light on the phenomenon of 'white backlash' in Britain. Through this investigation, the author provides insights into the attitudes and beliefs of those who supported Powell, contributing to a deeper understanding of racial and political tensions in 1960s Britain.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Einband: Paperback