Hilaire Belloc, The Politics of Living

Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953) was a controversial figure in his day: a man of many talents but also apparent contradictions too. In this timely assessment of Belloc's career, Chris Hare examines Belloc's attitude towards religion, politics, war, the natural environment, and old age and dying. He also looks into the claims that Belloc was anti-Semitic.