Neil Faulkner socialist historian and activist
I am very sorry to read of the death from cancer of Neil Faulkner, the historian and activist at 64.
Neil was perhaps best known as an archaeologist-he supported archaeology from below-but he wrote more widely on modern history too.
Perhaps his landmark book is a Marxist History of the World from Neanderthals to Neo-Liberals (Pluto). It is classic text firmly in the traditions of Marxist history.
My review from the London Socialist Historians website is here:
https://londonsocialisthistorians.blogspot.com/2013/09/book-review-grand-narratives.html
Neil spoke at LSHG seminars and wrote for the newsletter over an extended period and his contributions can be found by searching the site:
https://londonsocialisthistorians.blogspot.com/
I had known Neil for over 40 years. He arrived in Tottenham as a fresh faced student and SWP member keen to engage in political activity. He remained a member for many years but his enthusiasm and sharp minded approach were also to be found his history.
A brief obituary and some links to his work can be found on the anti capitalist resistance site
The left and historical research need more Neil Faulkners
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