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The Progressive Patriot

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Description for The Progressive Patriot Paperback. What does it mean to be English? What does it mean to be British? Is the cross of St George a proud symbol of a great tradition, or the badge of a neo-Nazi? Our identity can change depending on what company we are in. This book presents insights and offers a positive hope for a country teetering on the brink of catastrophe. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 24. Weight in Grams: 266.

What does it mean to be English? What does it mean to be British? Is the cross of St George a proud symbol of a great tradition, or the badge of a neo-Nazi? In a world where British citizens can lay bombs to kill their countrymen, where religious fundamentalism is on the increase and where the BNP are somehow part of the democratic process, what does patriotism actually mean?

Our identity can change depending on what company we are in. For example, someone could describe themselves British to one person, Scottish to another and, say, a Londoner to another, ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Black Swan
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780552772426
SKU
9780552772426
Shipping Time
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99-1

About Billy Bragg
Billy Bragg was born in December 1957. When punk rock hit the music scene, Bragg formed his first bank, Riff Raff. Following their demise, he spent a brief spell in the British Army before emerging as a solo performer in 1983. His back-to-basics, stripped-down style earned him many admirers, among them Kirsty MacColl, who had a top ten hit with ... Read more

Reviews for The Progressive Patriot
An intriguing and timely book, which opens a new angle on the debate of what it means to be British and a patriot
Daily Express
Charming and engaging... The Progressive Patriot flows with integrity and commitment
The Independent
Whatever your views, there is much to be inspired by here, and much you will want to rant ... Read more

Goodreads reviews for The Progressive Patriot


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