Six Lost Leaders: Prophets of Civil Society

This text discusses the work of six largely forgotten figures: Octavia Hill, William Glyn-Jones, Mary Richmond, George William Brown, Mary Parker Follet, and Bryan Keith-Lucas. These people were united by a shared conviction that citizenship involved more than voting, that society consists of more than the marketplace or political institutions, and that professional values are important for shaping a civil discourse. The book examines the national health, social work, housing management, and educational initiatives spearheaded by these powerful figures over the past two centuries.