Practical History

Publisher of communist and radical history texts, based in South London.

Reply to 'Letter on animal liberation' - Antagonism and Practical History

The authors of Beasts of Burden respond to Gilles Dauvé's Letter on Animal Liberation.

Reply to Undercurrent - Antagonism and Practical History

The authors of Beasts of Burden respond to Undercurrent's review of the article.

The Communist Tendency in History

This essay discusses the meaning of communism with examples from Pierre Clastres, Gerrard Winstanley and Moses Hess. It was written, we believe, by 'M', a member of the French-based communist group L'Insecurite Sociale in the early 1980s. If you have any more information about the author or publication details please let us know.

1850-1994: The Battle for Hyde Park: ruffians, radicals and ravers

A timeline and radical history of rebellion, riots, sex and subversion in London's most famous park

Anti-WTO demonstrator, 1999

A short history of radical puppetry - Kerry Mogg

A short history of puppets, puppeteers and working class politics from the English Civil War to the streets of Seattle in 1999.

1900-2000: Iraq timeline

A timeline of key events in Iraqi history and class struggle in the 20th century.