The Last Days of the Ruskin Cooperative Association (1902)

The Last Days of the Ruskin Cooperative Association is a historical book written by Isaac Broome and published in 1902. The book explores the rise and fall of the Ruskin Cooperative Association, a utopian community founded in 1890 by a group of British socialists. The community was based on the principles of cooperation, equality, and communal living, with the aim of creating a better society.Broome provides a detailed account of the community's formation, its struggles and successes, and ultimately its demise. He describes the challenges faced by the community, including financial difficulties, internal conflicts, and external pressures from the wider society. The book also examines the broader social and political context of the time, including the rise of socialism and the labor movement in Britain.Through his account, Broome provides insights into the ideals and aspirations of the members of the Ruskin Cooperative Association, as well as the practical challenges of creating a utopian community. The Last Days of the Ruskin Cooperative Association is a fascinating historical document that sheds light on a little-known chapter in the history of British socialism and utopianism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.