The Future of Political Biography

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The Political QuarterlyVolume 80, Issue s1 p. S214-S223 The Future of Political Biography BEN PIMLOTT, BEN PIMLOTT (1945–2004) was an outstanding and prolific historian, biographer and public intellectual, author of major studies of Hugh Dalton and Harold Wilson, commentator in the press, editor, campaigner and Fabian. He was Warden of Goldsmith College at the time of his death. The author is Professor of Politics and Contemporary History at Birkbeck College, London. This article is based on his inaugural lecture. His books include Hugh Dalton, which won the 1985 Whitbread Biography Award.Search for more papers by this author BEN PIMLOTT, BEN PIMLOTT (1945–2004) was an outstanding and prolific historian, biographer and public intellectual, author of major studies of Hugh Dalton and Harold Wilson, commentator in the press, editor, campaigner and Fabian. He was Warden of Goldsmith College at the time of his death. The author is Professor of Politics and Contemporary History at Birkbeck College, London. This article is based on his inaugural lecture. His books include Hugh Dalton, which won the 1985 Whitbread Biography Award.Search for more papers by this author First published: 05 April 2011 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-923X.2009.02154.x Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Volume80, Issues1September 2009Pages S214-S223 RelatedInformation