The General Strike Day by Day

Laybourn, Keith

ISBN 10: 0750922540 / ISBN 13: 9780750922548

Editore: Sutton Pub Ltd, 1999

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR001530767

Riassunto:

The General Strike of 1926 was the most important industrial dispute in British history. Almost 1,750,000 came out in support of about a million miners who had been locked out for rejecting reductions in pay and conditions. For nine days, from 3-12 May, Britain ground almost to a halt. A few trains and buses ran, but only when driven by volunteers from the anti-strike middle and upper classes. Food supplies needed, in many cases, to be protected by armed police and military units. This text examines the main debates about the causes, events and consequences of the strike. Using diaries and original documents and illustrations to show the changing attitude of the Government, the TUC, the employers, the Labour Party, the Liberals and the Communist Party of Great Britain, the author provides a vivid account of events before, during and after the "nine days in May".

Product Description: Book by Laybourn Keith

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Titolo: The General Strike Day by Day
Casa editrice: Sutton Pub Ltd
Data di pubblicazione: 1999
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Very Good