John Reed Books

Exploring the rich history of The New School, this book uncovers the untold narratives that have shaped its legacy. Through a collection of personal accounts and historical insights, it highlights the institution's commitment to progressive education and social justice. Readers will discover the influential figures and pivotal moments that have defined The New School, making it a unique and vital part of the cultural landscape. This work serves as both a tribute and a comprehensive examination of its enduring impact on society.

Exploring the impact of war on various cultures, the author emphasizes the significance of understanding how different peoples live, their traditions, and behaviors during crises. The narrative reveals that while peace often conceals human qualities, war brings them to the forefront, highlighting both personal and racial characteristics under public stress. This insightful examination of human nature and societal dynamics during tumultuous times offers a profound perspective on the relationship between conflict and identity.

Why Political Democracy Must Go is an insightful analysis of the origins of the socialist movement in the United States, written by famed journalist John Reed.

This reference book provides an encyclopaedic guide to every song by Schubert for solo voice and piano, 600 in all, including different versions, unfinished songs and variants.

The narrative follows the life of a young outlaw who, after killing a government official at sixteen, becomes a fugitive. His status escalates when he commits the grave offense of cattle theft from wealthy landowners, leading to a bounty on his head from the Mexican government. Set against the backdrop of the Madero revolution, the story explores themes of rebellion, social injustice, and the struggles of the marginalized in early 20th-century Mexico.

This book traces the history of the tram in London from its beginnings to the last night of the first generation trams in July 1952.

Emerging during the peak of punk, Madness distinguished themselves by blending ska and reggae with sharp social commentary and whimsical music hall humor. Their unique sound and style set them apart as an iconic British band, showcasing their originality and cultural impact.

Stories are like jokes. Everyone loves to hear them, but not everyone can tell them. John Reed and Reg Grant have mastered the storyteller's art and they pass their secrets on to us. Teachers will profit from reading this book - and so will their students. Haddon Robinson, Distinguished Professor of Preaching, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

The narrative explores John's journey from a joyful childhood to a celebrated career in the theatre, particularly highlighting his twenty-eight years with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. While there are minor grumbles, they are overshadowed by his passion for performing Gilbert and Sullivan operas. The story also covers his remarkable transition into a freelance performer and director, extending his theatrical influence for an additional fourteen years.

The Kent Trilogy, consisting of Blackways of Kent (1955), Millways of Kent (1958), and the previously unpublished Townways of Kent, forms a remarkable southern ethnography that maps the social stratification of the piedmont mill town of York, South Carolina, in the late 1940s, after the effects of the Great Depression and preceding the coming civil rights era. In 1946 the University of North Carolina's Institute for Research in Social Science commissioned a series of southern community studies under the direction of anthropologist John Gillin from which these volumes resulted.