Publisher's Synopsis
""Sixty Years Of An Agitator�������s Life"" is a memoir written by George Jacob Holyoake, a prominent British social reformer and secularist who lived from 1817 to 1906. The book chronicles Holyoake's life and career, beginning with his early years as a poor working-class boy in Birmingham, England. Holyoake became involved in the Chartist movement, which sought to expand political rights for working-class people, and he was eventually imprisoned for his involvement in a protest.After his release from prison, Holyoake became a leading figure in the secularist movement, advocating for the separation of church and state and promoting rationalism and scientific inquiry. He also played a key role in the development of the cooperative movement, which sought to create alternative economic structures that were more democratic and equitable than traditional capitalist systems.Throughout his life, Holyoake remained committed to social justice and the pursuit of knowledge, and his memoir provides a fascinating glimpse into the political and intellectual landscape of 19th-century Britain. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of social reform movements, as well as for those interested in the life of one of Britain's most influential and controversial agitators.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
