'A scholar of extraordinary diligence and depth' J. K. Galbraith
'Magnificent ... more than anything this book is about hope' Los Angeles Times
'Among the very best books about socialism now available' Labour Research
'A clear and informative overview ... A worthy epitaph' Chartist
'One of those rare books that gives socialism the time to think, the space to breathe ... Ideas crackle and learning shines. Just the kind of book it is wise for socialists everywhere to have to hand' Socialist Affairs