This biography of parliamentarian Andrew MacLaren also serves as a history of British social reform in the 20th century, revisiting a time in the nation's sociopolitical history in which the eradication of poverty was the central goal among a majority of its politicians and intellectuals. Having risen to prominence among the radicals determined to root out poverty, MacLaren was soon introduced to the work of American social reformer Henry George. MacLaren's story reveals the major influence George had on British politicians, including Winston Churchill, who saw in his reforms a method of eradicating the poverty and social injustices of the 19th century without diminishing the liberty and sturdy independence of the individual. Though he remained a radical throughout his life, MacLaren's integrity gained him the respect of his political opponents, and his life philosophy offers valuable ideas for addressing some of today's socioeconomic problems.
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John Stewart, author of The Centurion and The Last Romans, lives in London.
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