Joseph Cowen and Popular Radicalism on Tyneside

An indepth look at Joseph Cowen—newspaper magnate, radical activist, and member of parliament for the Liberal party—this compilation brings together ethnic and urban studies, and considers the role of the press in building a radical power base. During his political career, Cowen drew upon a coalition of support from working-class associations, the Irish community, and regional interest groups, and this study of his life describes how he remarkably championed the cause of the underdog.