Isbn: 9781332156696 - men and rails (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book, a historical analysis of the British railway system, traces its origins from conception to nationalization. It delves into the rampant corruption, profiteering, and abject disregard for human life that hampered its early development. The author painstakingly details the fierce opposition faced by the pioneers of rail travel, with vested interests and the aristocracy conspiring to protect their financial and social privileges. Despite these obstacles, the railway industry eventually flourished, but its dark underbelly remained. The book exposes the inhumane working conditions, excessive hours, paltry wages, and lack of basic safety measures endured by railway workers for decades. It meticulously documents the tireless efforts of unions to secure fair treatment for these essential workers, leading to hard-fought victories for better pay and working conditions. This powerful and meticulously researched account humanizes the struggle for workers' rights, revealing the sacrifices made by those who toiled to build and maintain the nation's railways. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…