John Maclean (August 24, 1879 - November 30, 1923) on Socialism and Social Organization(published by RevoltSource) |
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Marxist Lecturer, Organiser, Scottish Schoolteacher, Revolutionary Socialist of the Red Clydeside Era, Notable for his Outspoken Opposition to the First World War, Arrested and Fired under the Defence of the Realm Act and Loss of his Teaching Post
: John Maclean, the second youngest of seven children, was born in Pollockshaws, Glasgow in 1879. John did well at school and although his widowed mother was extremely poor, she was determined that he would have a good education. In 1896 he became a pupil-teacher and later entered the Free Church Teacher Training College. (From: Spartacus-Educational.com.)
Quote #12 on Economic Struggle Quotes >> Socialism and Social Organization
“We must get ready to see that in the greater clash that is coming we get the foodstuffs into the hands of our class.”
Source: "Points About the Strike," by John Maclean, The Call, 9 October 1919, p.3.
"Points About the Strike," by John Maclean, The Call, 9 October 1919, p.3.
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