A Devilish Kind of Courage : Anarchists, Aliens and the Siege of Sidney Street / Andrew Whitehead.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Whitehead, Andrew, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Law--Great Britain--History.

Law.

Law--Great Britain--History--20th century.

Law enforcement--England--London--History--20th century.

Law enforcement.

Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965.

Churchill, Winston.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (317 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England : Reaktion Books Ltd, [2024]

Summary:

This book delves into the historical events surrounding the Siege of Sidney Street in 1911 London, exploring the involvement of East European anarchists and the sensational violence that shocked the nation. It focuses on the figure of Peter the Painter, a Latvian revolutionary, and his associates, tracing their journey from the Latvian revolution to their activities in London's East End. The narrative unravels the myths and folklore surrounding these events and examines the broader political and social implications. The author aims to provide a detailed account of the participants, the dramatic police confrontations, and the media's portrayal, offering insights into the era's social dynamics. Intended for readers interested in history, anarchism, and early 20th-century political movements, the book combines meticulous research with engaging storytelling. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright ©

Contents

Introduction

1. The Tottenham Outrage

2. The ‘Alien Invasion’

3. The Worker’s Friend

4. Comrades and Lovers

5. Houndsditch

6. 100 Sidney Street

7. ‘A Devilish Kind of Courage’

8. ‘The Cossacks of Bourgeois Journalism’

9. Acquitted

10. Nina, Luba, Rosa

11. Who Was Peter the Painter?

12. The Anarchist Aftermath

13. Legacy

Timeline

Walk: From Tottenham Police Station to the Marshes

Walk: From Houndsditch to Sidney Street

References

Select Bibliography

Acknowledgements

Photo Acknowledgements

Index Generated by AI.

Notes:

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Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Whitehead, Andrew A Devilish Kind of Courage

ISBN:

9781789148824

OCLC:

1424745552