Democracy

Interwar Vienna was a centre of radical political experimentation Wohnhausanlage Frederich-Engels Platz in Vienne, built 1930-33. Attribution: Thomas Ledl From 1918 until 1934, Vienna was the most left-wing city in the world.

The German Peasants' War of the early 16th century was yet another peasant rebellion on the road to European democracy England had the – Germany had the Peasants’ War.

The fight for women's suffrage in Britain was a long fought battle, spearheaded by the Suffragette movement. Here are 6 quotes that define this legendary movement of British History.

As the country prepares for another election in five weeks, we explore the forgotten history of the Chartists and the Newport Rising in bringing about our modern democracy. "Rise, like lions after slumber." This was writer in the wake of the .

In 1915, Keir Hardie’s life of political struggle came to an end. Spanning the length and breadth of Britain, his story remains an inspiration to all who strive for social justice.

200 years ago today, a march at St Peter's Field saw government soldiers attack a peaceful gathering of Mancunian workers, who were out demanding the right to vote.

Major forthcoming dates include the and round anniversaries for the French Revolution and . But what's the real point of recalling these events?

This is the third part of our series on the 1918 General Election. As well as for women and Ireland, the election was a landmark for the Labour Party. But some true radicals such as Scottish politician John Maclean have been forgotten. Until now.

'The Land of the Free' is how we're often introduced to the United States. Of course, there have been plenty of Americans who moved mountains to make America a freer place to live: Sojourner Truth, Abe Lincoln, Alice Paul, Muhammad Ali and many more.

115 years ago today, in 1903, the (WSPU) was born at 62 Nelson Street, Moss Side, Manchester - the Pankhursts' family home.