Muck, Silk and Socialism: Recollections of a Left-wing Queen's CounselAn account of John Platts-Mills' unusual career in law and politics. Witnessing most of the changing events of the 20th century, Platts-Mills is a truly empowering, politically radical Queen's counsel and renowned jurist, who has offered humane counsel to world political leaders for 50 years. |
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